When applying for Social Security, consider the new enhanced deduction for people age 65 and older, as well as your health, family situation and other financial issues.

Projections from a board of trustees of the program’s accounts reported last month that the combined trust funds for Social ...

Currently, only the first $176,100 of a worker's annual income is subject to the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax, which is matched by employers to make a total contribution of 12.4 percent.

Key Points Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.Initial estimates ...

Depending on the number of benefits you are entitled to receive, your payment dates will differ according to a pre-decided ...

A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

The watchdog group noted that without entitlement reform, the actual size of the benefit loss would vary based on a couple’s ...

A new AARP report, ahead of Social Security’s 90th anniversary, reveals Americans’ confidence in the future of Social ...

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will end the practice of paper checks being issued ...

Finance guru Dave Ramsey has a contrary take on several common financial issues. For one thing, he says your credit score ...

With that as the backdrop, here's a look at three things you can do to help yourself delay claiming Social Security's ...

Most people plan to retire gradually — ideally by choice, in their mid-60s, with solid savings. Medical retirement disrupts ...