This could be the better route for millions of couples.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

According to official projections and multiple news reports, the program is on track for an automatic across-the-board cut in ...

A blunt claim is shaking a long-settled story about Social Security: that it is ...

Being eligible for the maximum amount rests on having high, consistent earnings throughout your career.

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

The payment includes benefits for retired workers, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and survivors collecting benefits based on a deceased worker's record.

Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...

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

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 ...

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 ...