But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

Until now, Social Security disability benefits got easier to qualify for as a person reached 50 and above. The Trump plan would end that.

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees are struggling.

We all know that Social Security is a significant source of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans. What fewer ...

Many advanced countries also have higher Social Security taxes than ours - which totals 12.4%, split between worker and employer. According to the International Social Security Association, Austrian ...

The benefit could be an option for clients who are at least 62 years old with dependent children, advisors say.

The higher the Social Security benefit, the more money that you can collect every year when the COLA is announced.

The 2026 COLA raises Social Security by 2.8%, but many retirees say it falls short. See why Medicare, inflation, and deeper gaps fuel their frustration.

SSA confirmed a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Learn when checks hit, how taxes and Medicare may change, and the smart moves to keep ...

Excess mortality for Americans aged 65 or older dropped from more than 20% at the peak of the pandemic to only 1.3% in the past year.

Today, November 3, 2025, marks a key date on the calendar for the United States Social Security Administration. While the vast majority of retirement and SSDI beneficiaries will se ...