The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.

You may already know that the government bases your Social Security benefit on the income you've paid Social Security taxes on throughout your career. Generally speaking, the more you earn during your working years,

The first round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in seven days. Here is all you need to know about June’s Social Security payments.