Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

WASHINGTON -- People planning for retirement got a new tool this week: a fast and easy online estimator for their Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration unveiled its new ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment every year. Current projections are calling for a 2.7% COLA, though that number is not official. The extent to which benefits go ...

For most Americans, Social Security isn't just a government program. It's a vital financial lifeline that they rely on heavily during retirement. Nearly 68 million people receive Social Security ...

Delaying Social Security past full retirement age can boost benefits, raise future COLAs, and strengthen your retirement plan ...

As Social Security celebrates its 90th birthday, it time to find a long-term financing solution so the program continues for the next 90 years. Happy birthday, Social Security! President Franklin D.

For most retirees, Social Security provides a reliable foundation for their finances. But while those benefits can help cover the essentials, the benefit checks that retirees receive, which average ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) increased the overpayment recoupment rate from 10% to 50% of monthly benefits starting in late July. This change means some beneficiaries could see their ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out retirement, survivor and disability benefits to more than 70 million Americans. Retirement, spousal and survivor checks are distributed on different ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...