There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

When you start collecting Social Security, any change in finances can be scary. But selling your house doesn't have to be, if you plan ahead.

The Social Security Administration is providing less information about caller wait times. Critics complain it's misleading the public.

Although Congress has yet to act, it is well known that Social Security's rainy-day funds will soon run dry, and revenue from Social Security's payroll taxes will not be enough to cover projected ...

Social Security benefits could be slashed once the program's trust funds run dry. It's important to prepare for that possibility now. Workers can focus on building savings while retirees can ...

Maxing out Social Security requires more than just a high salary. The average Social Security benefit isn't going to cover most of the average retiree's living expenses.

The Social Security trust fund is not a real asset but a paper entry of IOUs that the government must borrow to cover, meaning that the fund’s current surplus is just a mirage and the future … ...

Do billionaires qualify for Social Security benefits? The short answer is yes. Under the current law, an individual's wealth or current income level has no impact on their eligibility to receive a ...

Poughkeepsie is reopening a Social Security office in town after a temporary closure in January and months of confusion.

If you’re currently receiving Social Security, your benefits might be reduced at the end of this month. Some Americans will see their Social Security checks drop by 50% after the Social Security ...

Considering recent news, you may have missed that the 2025 trustees reports for Social Security and Medicare are out. Once again, they confirm what we’ve known for decades: Both programs are ...

Here’s how to bolster Social Security Post readers’ suggestions on how to fix retirement benefits and help senior citizens.