If you earn an average paycheck, Social Security may replace about 40% of it in retirement. Seniors commonly need 70% to 80% of their pre-retirement income to cover their needs. You can supplement ...

Social Security survivor benefits can be a lifeline when your spouse passes away. You may be entitled to survivor benefits as a divorcee. If your marriage didn’t last 10 years, you generally won’t ...

The program's trust funds are expected to be depleted in less than a decade Some young Americans are trying not to rely on Social Security income in their future retirement plans. Christopher Hendrix ...

Whether it’s because of health issues or disabilities, an employer’s mandatory retirement policy or an inability to find a job, many people don’t get to retire on their own terms. Social Security ...