From military credits to family benefits, these 7 legitimate benefits could significantly boost your lifetime Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

You've probably heard that it's best to take Social Security benefits later rather than sooner. After all, delaying gratification will get one a bigger paycheck at some point down the road, right?

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

With the government shutdown in effect, many federal agencies and services are shut down or are greatly restricted. Americans who rely on federal programs like Social Security could be impacted.

Social Security provides benefits not only to retired workers but also to spouses who have not contributed to the program. Spouses are one of the many beneficiaries of Social Security, and even ...

Social Security benefits are subject to tax. The threshold at which tax kicks in isn't indexed to inflation, so more people are taxed each year. You can reduce the chances you'll owe tax on benefits ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this?– Concerned Son ...

There are several changes on the horizon for both Social Security recipients in Wisconsin and for taxpayers who work to support the program. The Social Security Administration has yet to announce the ...

The latest forecasts put Social Security's 2026 COLA between 2.7% and 2.8%, which would amount to an extra $648 to $672 in benefit income for the average retired worker next year. Social Security's ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...

Understanding the nuances of spousal benefits is crucial to maximizing your household’s Social Security payments. For example, if you’re set to collect $3,500 per month from Social Security at full ...