Discover the Social Security Special Minimum Benefit, a payment for long-term low earners that has become 'functionally ...

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and Senator Mike Lee re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act.

It's a great route for someone whose work history may be short or spotty.

The payment includes benefits for retired workers, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ...

If you're nearing retirement or already there, you may wonder: Can you maximize your senior benefits by waiting to claim Social Security? The answer is yes. For many, the decision of when to claim can ...

Many of marriage's benefits are emotional and psychological, but the union of two souls famously offers some legal and financial advantages, too. Today, I'm going to focus on one of the potential ...

About one-third of adults under age 30 aren't confident Social Security will exist when they get to retirement. Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger ...

During the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available as the Social Security ...

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.

Social Security may have to cut benefits within the next decade if lawmakers can't solve its cash crunch. Though benefit cuts ...

The changes could make it harder for older workers to qualify for SSDI benefits. This could also impact retirement benefits if workers denied SSDI claim early. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...