Some Social Security decisions are permanent. Learn six costly mistakes you can't undo as well as how to avoid them to ...

Social Security benefits are the backbone of retirement income for tens of millions of households, so even a small change in ...

Retirement planning just became more complicated for anyone counting on Social Security as the backbone of their income. A ...

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including the age of retirement and the amount paid into Social Security.

Social Security has some rules that surprise retirees — and one of them could mean big unexpected costs for seniors.

Changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll taxes, and how much income retirees can earn without reducing their payments ...

A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security ...

"Lately, whenever young mothers ask me about staying home with my children, I admit that I’m not sure it was worth the ...

These three strategies will help you boost your benefit, whether you're already claiming or haven't signed up yet.

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut of a quarter percentage point lowered the benchmark federal funds rate to ...

The good news for higher earners is that not all income is subject to the Social Security tax; only income up to a specific ...