Somewhere in Masaka, an elderly grandmother takes care of 13 grandchildren. A dilapidated house left by her long-deceased husband is the only possession to speak of.  She can hardly afford their food, ...

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Are you counting on Social Security as an important source of income in retirement? You're not alone. Nine out of 10 Americans age 65 and older are currently receiving some form o ...

Before claiming Social Security benefits, make sure you've taken these steps.

Retired and wondering what tax documents you need? Use this checklist of the 13 most common tax documents retirees need to file accurately and avoid headaches.

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home ...

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

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The estimated average Social Security benefit for January 2026 is $2,071, up from $2,015 before the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) took effect. This means the average senior will take home ...

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

Social Security recipients will see the normal Wednesday payments through February; a government shutdown this week, if it comes to pass, will not interrupt the schedule. A partial government shutdown ...