Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are set to receive their next payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues monthly benefits to more than 70 million people ...

Many Americans fear that Social Security is going to run out or not provide promised benefits. It's very unlikely that there will be a direct reduction in the amount of benefits provided to retirees.

Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately. Her reasoning not to wait is the thought that it is going to run out in 10 years, so she wants ...

Social Security in the United States has confirmed a key detail that directly affects millions of beneficiaries. It's the notice about the forms that are more important than they seem and for which ...

President Donald Trump's Energy Secretary melted down on Fox Business on Friday after the host asked his thoughts on former Vice President Al Gore. Chris Wright joined Maria Bartiromo on her show ...

Facing warnings that Social Security could become insolvent by 2034, administration officials say the program’s future depends on reforms from Congress, with all policy options expected to be debated.

Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation. Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, ...

(NEXSTAR) – Social Security beneficiaries could see a slightly larger bump in their checks in 2026, according to a new projection from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). The TSCL model predicts that ...

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, which is slightly above the 2.5% increase U.S. retirees received in 2025. That's according to an estimate from ...