Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.

Unfortunately, retirees living in nine states could find out they don't get to keep all of their Social Security benefits.

To receive the highest Social Security benefits, you'll have to earn at least the maximum taxable amount annually. For 2025, ...

A woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing Social Security benefits that were intended for her own child, ...

Billionaire Elon Musk has said there is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of "federal entitlements" like Social ...

The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a ...

Many government programs are facing significant funding cuts as Republicans look to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League expects the COLA to be 2.3% for 2026, based on a forecast that inflation will drop ...

Millions of Americans have secured a significant financial victory thanks to new legislation that enhances their Social ...

Social Security serves as a lifeline for tens of millions of seniors. Today, that number is growing. As of December 2024, the ...

Many U.S. adults believe the federal government is overspending. But polling also shows many Americans, including Republicans ...

Many don't save during the early years of their career. But it might still be possible to catch up. Here's a look at how long ...