The same approach could work again: thoughtful, phased reforms that maintain the program’s core protections. Ideas on the ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

Based on the latest estimates from those who know the Social Security program inside and out, benefit cuts are possible for ...

An email from the agency praised the bill, but only some recipients will see savings. Here's what the legislation means for ...

The highest benefit possible—$5,108—is available for those who delay claiming until age 70. Those who retire at age 62 can ...

This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

While Social Security is in no danger of insolvency, its existing payout schedule, including annual cost-of-living ...

Under the Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration expects to cut about 12% of its workforce — ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...