It has been my custom for most of the past 28 years to write a year-end column summarizing the Social Security updates ...

Social Security is a major piece of mandatory spending, meaning it's governed by a very specific set of rules and formulas.

There are rumors that Social Security won’t be able to pay benefits much longer. The program isn’t going bankrupt, but it’s struggling to cover its expenses. Benefits cuts are something everyone needs ...

As Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano tells it, callers only had to wait an average of 8 minutes to speak to an agent on the phone in July. “We had a bold goal of single-digit wait time on ...

Question: I understand that if I claim Social Security before full retirement age or FRA and continue to work, my benefit will be reduced according to something called the earnings test. In 2022, my ...

In January, the average retired-worker beneficiary brought home a $1,976 check from Social Security. While this average monthly payout might not sound like much, Social Security helped to pull 22.7 ...

Despite Social Security payouts being modest, most retired workers rely on their monthly check to cover some portion of their expenses. Four factors are used to calculate your monthly Social Security ...

For most seniors, Social Security is an indispensable financial lifeline. More than two decades of surveys from national pollster Gallup show that between 80% and 90% of current retirees lean on their ...

Most Americans are familiar with Social Security, but few have a complete understanding of exactly how it works. In fact, some simply believe that once they retire, Social Security will kick in and ...

Ready to live the dream and collect the Social Security retirement benefit you've earned? Of course you are. Collecting Social Security is a major financial milestone. But it's best to head into this ...

Answer Man: Why such a heavy security presence at the Social Security office in Springfield? When I was there, I counted no less than six security staff: One met me at the door and a couple walked me ...