If you've paid into the Social Security system for at least 10 years, you may be eligible to begin receiving benefits at the age of 62. However, doing so will mean you get the smallest benefit amount.

For more on Social Security, check out how the Social Security Fairness Act has paid out more than 7.5B in retroactive payments and where to find your COLA letter if you lost it.

Established in 1935, the US Social Security program -- more officially known as Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance-- provides financial benefits for senior, low-income citizens, disabled ...

The new legislation would eliminate the Social Security payroll tax exemption on high incomes, creating a gap between $168,600 and $400,000 where earnings remain untaxed, but then resuming taxes ...

The Social Security trust fund will be insolvent in 2033 and by 2035 will have to reduce benefits by 17%. Here is now much more you need to save to cover the potential shortfall.

Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report. Former White House aide remains at Tesla chief’s side even after barrage of Epstein ...

A majority of retirees lean on their Social Security income to make ends meet. Social Security's 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2024 is modestly higher than the average COLA of 2.6% over ...

At the top of this year, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit will increase by roughly $146, from approximately $1,681 to $1,827, or between $20,000-$22,000/year.

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Most U.S. adults said Social Security benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way – a view broadly shared across ages, racial and ethnic groups, partisan affiliations and income brackets. About half of ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Has an Unpleasant Surprise in Store for Retirees. Many seniors are hoping for a generous Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.

Have Social Security questions? This cheat sheet has the answers. Social Security provides financial benefits to senior citizens, low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Beneficiaries ...