Since the first benefit check was mailed in January 1940, Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for the American public. Though it was initially conceived as a ...

The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For 2025, the maximum taxable earnings is $176,100 — that's up from $168,600 in ...

A group of Senate Democrats slammed President Trump’s Social Security chief after he walked back comments made about possibly ...

The wording around Social Securitys retirement age may soon change to help people better understand their claiming options.

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Several changes will be implemented for Social Security recipients in Tennessee and taxpayers who work to support the program.

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano suggested younger generations may face different retirement rules as officials work to prevent the projected 2032 trust fund depletion. Solutions under ...

It’s easy to assume that a person’s retirement age and the age they start claiming Social Security neatly coincide. However, for many retirees, that’s simply not the case. While the average retirement ...