Social Security was never meant to make up the entirety of anyone's retirement income. The fact is, however, some people are ...

The average Social Security benefit today for retired workers is a little more than $2,000. If you want a larger monthly ...

Imagine trading snow shovels for sand and letting your Social Security check work under Caribbean skies. For many Americans, ...

The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.

Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental modifications.

Delaying Social Security past full retirement age boosts checks by around 8% per year until 70. See who benefits, trade-offs, ...

A spokesperson for the SSA told Newsweek: "The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced they will issue the September ...

With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you ...

Fifty percent of benefits may be taxable for single taxpayers with income between $25,000 to $34,000, and up to 85% of ...

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens ...

Getting the right mix can maximize the money you have available in retirement, and the total taxes you pay on it.

"I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. Is ...