The Social Security Administration began the second Trump administration with a hostile takeover. It ends the year in turmoil ...

‘I have definite issues with their math skills’: Social Security gave me too much survivor benefit. Who’s wrong? My husband ...

The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.

The 'Social Security squeeze' is coming for your benefits. Can the program's most existential problems be solved? There are more older Americans than ever, and not enough younger ones. There are lots ...

Social Security retirees are at risk of an impending benefits shortfall that could have serious financial consequences.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised not to make any cuts to Social Security. And he’s managed to make ...

During the latter part of 2025, the Fed made three consecutive cuts to its benchmark interest rate. Those cuts came on the ...

Like all savers, the Social Security program benefits from high interest rates. Money paid into the Social Security system is invested in bonds and other high-quality securities that pay interest.

There's a problem with the tax rules applied to Social Security benefits. Many seniors were excited about promises that Social Security benefits would not be taxable in the future. While tax rules for ...

Find out why the Social Security Administration will not be issuing payments on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and learn when ...

Social Security is one of the most hotly debated social programs in America. While all seem to acknowledge that it's a vital necessity, how the program is funded and administered -- as well as its ...