Put simply, the whole range of social services for the poor — healthcare, food, childcare, and housing assistance — is being ...

Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday, marking a major milestone for the program that supplies monthly benefit checks to almost 70 million senior citizens, disabled people and ...

Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. That's a larger raise than the 2.5% ...

September in Washington means lawmakers scrambling to keep the government’s doors open. On-time funding has become a pathological exercise in procrastination. This annual show of Congressional ...

Many retirees rely on Social Security to cover their living expenses. The program is facing two issues that could negatively affect seniors' finances. The best way to cope is to become less reliant on ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reminded beneficiaries that paper checks will soon become a thing of the past. Starting September 30, the agency will stop issuing benefit payments by mail ...

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Social Security payments will be reduced by 24% in 2032 unless the current system is reformed. A 24% reduction in benefits could result in ...

There are certain things about Social Security that seniors ought to be grateful for. One is the fact that they can sign up to start getting benefits at any time once they turn 62. Another is that ...

President Trump signed a proclamation marking the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security, while boasting changes in his recent tax law aimed at providing relief to seniors. “On the ...

Q: I’m 68, and health issues have forced me to retire from my full-time job. Should I claim Social Security now or use my savings until I’m 70 so I receive a larger benefit amount? A: I’m sorry to ...

Question: I'm 68, and health issues have forced me to retire from my full-time job. Should I claim Social Security now or use my savings until I'm 70 so I receive a larger benefit amount? Answer: I'm ...

The Social Security Administration has issued an alert reminding recipients of a major change that will impact payments as of September 30. On September 30, the SSA will convert to all electronic ...