Concerns that job cuts and policy changes could threaten their benefits seem to be prompting a wave of people to sign up now ...

In 1983, with Social Security's asset reserves virtually exhausted, a bipartisan Congress passed, and then-President Ronald ...

The typical retired worker on Social Security today collects about $2,000 a month. Some seniors get more, while others get ...

A second amendment came on April 14, when the SSA announced that anyone wishing to apply for Social Security or make account ...

With a significant rise in Social Security applications, retirees face financial decisions influenced by legislation and economic concerns in today's climate.

Social Security scams are certainly not new, so receiving an unexpected email about your account can seem suspicious.

Seniors are unlikely to get a break on paying taxes on their Social Security benefits, an issue that impacts more people each ...

Social Security overpayments often follow changes in income, marital status or disability status.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said it would no longer hold retirement benefit applications for three days to check ...

Here are two policy changes that could put more money in ... That’s why lawmakers implemented a rule decades ago that makes Social Security benefits eligible for an automatic cost-of-living ...

The agency currently has a backlog of approximately 575,000 applications thanks to a prior policy involved in the application process.