When Social Security was first signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in August 1935, it created a crucial ...

Due to the large number of beneficiaries, not all claimants receive their payments on the same day each month.

The third round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in six days. Here is all you need to know about June’s ...

When Social Security runs out of money to pay full benefits, the increase in the number of people who live in poverty could ...

Spousal benefits allow you to claim up to 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit. Divorce doesn't prevent you from claiming spousal benefits, provided you were married long enough and are ...

If you qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, you can choose to start receiving your monthly payments as early as ...

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The average retired worker benefit in May 2025 hit $2,002.39, according to the Social Security Administration.

Retirement and disability funds face depletion in the next decade, with Congress urged to act to correct the looming shortfall.

That's when the trust funds that underpin Social Security and Medicare are due to run low, which will mean that benefits get cut by a statutory amount. While Social Security gets most of the attention ...

Millions of older Americans depend on Social Security to cover their retirement expenses. But the fear is that the program ...

I contribute 15% to my 401(k), which is currently valued at $165,000. I also rolled over an old 401(k) with $125,000.” ...