Social Security has long served as a financial safety net for millions of Americans, but the program faces increasing ...

The reason to mark Oct. 15 on your calendar is that it's when Social Security releases its official annual COLA number.

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.

The Social Security program is crucial for providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions of Americans. To fund these benefits, both employees and employers contribute through ...