One of these changes means bigger benefit checks, and another could slash checks by a lot.

Retirees could earn more retroactive lump sum payments for the time they missed out on the benefits.

Here's which states are taxing Social Security, and how they might do it.

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about ...

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the ...

Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.

Social Security's built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding ...

Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually ...

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

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Social Security payments are on schedule for 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...

Many Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social ...