Couples who earn very different salaries often discover that Social Security is less flexible than it looks at first glance.

Understand the complex rules of Social Security survivor benefits. Learn who is eligible, how much you can receive, and the ...

Social Security can't go bankrupt because its primary revenue stream is taxes on wages. But Social Security is facing a ...

Tom Margenau looks back at some of the unusual occurrences during his time at the Social Security Administration.

Pennsylvania will extend the application period for the Property Tax Rebate/Rental (PTRR) program. This news is welcome, as ...

Congress must have heard women complaining that having to be married to some philandering jerk for 20 years to get some of his Social Security was too long. So this year, they lowered the length of ...

Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

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