When combined with the potential for benefit cuts early next decade, the rising cost of Medicare could become a huge burden on many senior households. Unless Congress acts to change Social Security, improve its health, and ensure its longevity, many will see their budgets severely reduced over the next seven years.

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that affect your retirement — including a new age rule. Here's what to know.

A recent survey by Guardian Life suggests that more than 50% of Americans expect to supplement their retirement income by working part-time. While that may sound like a safety net, relying on a post-retirement paycheck carries risks: your health,

There's a lot to celebrate about Social Security. For one thing, it turned 90 in August -- after being signed into law in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt. It remains a critic

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.