America’s cost of living is almost always pointed north. Jump back in time, and you could buy a candy bar for a nickel.

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what should you do if you have lost it or had it robbed? Here ...

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their ...

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 ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Social Security Numbers (SSN) were created in 1936 to track the earnings of U.S. workers. This information was used to determine Social Security benefits. Today, nearly every legal resident of the U.S ...

While you may think taking this precaution to protect your card will make it safer, it actually makes it less secure. Here's ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...