The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill on July 7, 2025, a landmark law ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take it from there. Read on to learn how.

President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" included a "senior bonus," a new temporary tax deduction for Americans over 65.

I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I'm married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from military service and $1,500 from civil service. Our total projected monthly ...

Based on the latest estimates from those who know the Social Security program inside and out, benefit cuts are possible for ...

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or after, and you receive a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am wondering if it would be crass or in poor taste to give a new widow a thoughtful sympathy card with ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

The SSA typically requires a death certificate to update a person's marital status and determine eligibility for benefits. In ...

Under the Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration expects to cut about 12% of its workforce — ...

The Social Security program, a financial lifeline for millions, faces an uncertain future. With demographic shifts and ...