An essential guide to the four main types of Social Security benefits: retirement, disability (SSDI), survivor, and SSI.

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security's ...

A federal alert has raised concerns across the United States, as over 39 states might be required to refund Social Security ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

State officials plan to stop new providers from enrolling in other “high-risk” programs as they increase focus on oversight.

Young adults also were more likely to misunderstand how the program pays out benefits, the Cato poll found. Half of Gen Z members thought Social Security taxes were saved for them, such as in a ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

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

Experts suggest keeping at least six months’ worth of living expenses in a separate account, to be used strictly for ...

Ruthann Pickerd thought her 2021 diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease that forced her to retire from a 30-year nursing career was the worst news she would ever get. If there was a silver lining to ...

A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...