Social Security is a critical program for millions of Americans, yet there is so much that people don’t understand. The ...

Fears about Social Security's future shouldn't be the primary reason for claiming retirement benefits at 62, experts say.

For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we ...

For most of us, Social Security is – or will be -- essential for helping to cover daily living expenses and pay bills as we ...

In today’s column, I’m going to deal with one of those myths. It usually goes something like this: “I’ll tell you what’s ...

More than a few people are bound and determined to believe the worst about the government in general and about the Social Security system in particular.

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A Social Security trustees' report offers a grim outlook, with the retirement fund seen running dry in 9 years and 21% ...

Social Security can tap its trust funds for the time being to keep up with its financial obligations. But once those trust ...

Social Security benefits are still projected to start running out, but a recent report released by the Treasury said benefits ...