The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

The expected rule change from the Social Security Administration would cut eligibility for disability benefits, particularly ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Social Security and Medicare payments continue during a shutdown, but delays and service disruptions are still likely. Read ...

Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits ...

Diversity is key when it comes to generating income in retirement, advisers say. But across the board, one source of income reigns supreme for a majority of retirees: Social Security. Nine out of 10 ...

Determining how Social Security will impact your future finances is an important component of retirement preparation, and Gregory Ricks& Associates encourages individuals to stay informed of their ...

Social Security benefits are supposed to help retirees maintain their buying power, but studies show that's not happening. Social Security provides a consistent lifetime income for retirees, and many ...

A higher or lower cost of living could affect how far your checks go. Some states have their own Social Security benefit taxes. The Social Security Administration won't deliver benefits to a handful ...

More than 74.5 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial well-being. For some ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...

Learn how early retirement, delayed claiming, and lifetime earnings affect Social Security benefits. Discover strategies to maximize monthly income and survivor protection. Suspected shooter dead in ...