Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced benefits for certain workers, but its repeal by the Social Security Fairness Act could change how you plan for retirement.

Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under ...

Social Security remains a cornerstone of retirement planning for Americans. With new legislative changes and adjustments in ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

The Social Security Fairness Act ends WEP and GPO reductions, boosting benefits for many—but not all eligible recipients are automatically included.

The SSA has now confirmed it has sent out 3.1 million payments to those impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act.

Social Security changes slightly every year, undergoing adjustments that can significantly affect individuals receiving ...

The decrease was not driven by Americans earning less, but was instead attributed to a reduction in Social Security payments.

Social Security and Medicare are facing mounting financial challenges, with both programs projected to fall short of paying ...

The Social Security Administration is about to get a new commissioner, but that's only the latest of a series of changes at the agency since the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Prospective retirees hoping to cash in their Social Security after 2033 may be in for a rude awakening. The 2025 Trustees Report confirmed that the program will only be able to pay 77% of the expected ...