Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American ...

The SSA confirmed that beneficiaries and my Social Security account holders will not be required to visit a field office.

Withholding occurs when the SSA retains part of a monthly benefit payment until the overpayment debt is fully repaid.

Many people were disappointed when Social Security benefits only rose 2.5% at the start of the year. So far, next year's ...

A provision in the Republican megabill, which was signed into law earlier this month, giving each newborn $1,000 could be “a ...

Seniors on Social Security are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. It's important not to rely too ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

Learn how to easily estimate your Social Security benefits using the official SSA tool, and understand how work history and ...

If you’ve been seeing the Federal Reserve a lot in the news lately, there’s a reason for that. The Fed met this week to ...

Many Social Security recipients are holding out hope for the new year, though, and banking on a larger COLA for 2026. So far, ...

You don't have to do anything to get the government to acknowledge your more recent work history. The Social Security ...

Trying to keep up with changes can be a lot to digest, but focusing on the most impactful can help you stay informed without being overwhelmed.