As the population ages, the amount in benefits being paid out is exceeding how much the program takes in. This has been the ...

Two new surveys reveal broad misconceptions about how the Social Security program works, and where the money goes.

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Republicans and Democrats have failed Social Security, and benefits Americans receive could be slashed in as little as 7 years if lawmakers don't act.

Economists and policy experts worry about Social Security’s ability to keep paying millions of Americans the benefits they’ve ...

Social Security benefit cuts are an estimated eight years away, and addressing the program's issues won't be easy.

“The court’s disgorgement order, which directs that defendants pay nearly half a billion dollars to the State of New York, is ...

The latest Social Security Trustees report has the OASI trust fund running out in 2033. At that point, the Trustees think ...

In 2022, Social Security lifted 28.9 million Americans out of poverty. These are earned benefits; retirees have paid into the ...

Reverse mortgages: Homeowners 62 and older can use a reverse mortgage to tap into their home equity while continuing to live ...

A $6,000 senior tax break is drawing praise and criticism as experts warn of solvency risks while officials highlight ...