When cybercriminals gain access to private data, such as names, birth dates, and Social Security numbers, victims face a ...

There are averages, however, that can give you a pretty good idea of how the typical beneficiary is currently faring, or a ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

Social Security benefits are set to jump in a few weeks when the 2.8% 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. You ...

For many older Americans, 2026 is shaping up to be a financially challenging year. If you're worried about being able to ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

In December, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year. The move was not unexpected, ...

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

A troubling administrative error by the Social Security Administration led to highly sensitive personal information being ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial income source for many seniors, so it’s common for retirees to eagerly await the news ...

Cato Institute survey data shows 70% of Americans expect Social Security benefit cuts by 2033 and want bipartisan solutions.