Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Pop quiz: How much money do you expect to collect when you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits? If you're like the vast majority of people, you don't know that number off the top of ...

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of November. Here's what to know.

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits this October are in for a sweet surprise. For more than 70 million Americans who depend on the Social Security Administration for financial ...