Social Security Benefits

Social Security released its new Equity Action Plan that will expand access to its services among underserved communities.

Retirees in these U.S. cities rely more heavily on their Social Security income, according to a new study.

Social Security recipients are on track to receive the biggest cost-of-living raise in four decades as sky-high inflation rapidly diminishes the buying power of retired Americans.

TSCL policy analyst Mary Johnson has raised her 2023 COLA forecast to 8.9%. But as inflation continues to surge, she said Social Security benefits aren't keeping up with rising consumer prices.

Social Security benefits may not be sufficient for seniors struggling to keep up with debt payments, according to a new survey from The Senior Citizens League.

The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that extends the amount of time that Americans have to save for retirement, as well as other changes.

Social Security recipients may see a higher COLA increase in 2023 if inflation persists, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group.

Several significant changes are coming to Social Security in 2022. Here's what you need to know.

Knowing when you'll quit the workforce is a crucial part of retirement planning, but few people give as much attention to where they're going to retire.

Increasing the amount of money your retirement checks offer can be a smart financial move since they'll probably be a primary income source along with your savings.

Social security is unlikely to run out, learn more here about workers retirement savings plans according to survey conducted by Transamerica.

Last October, seniors on Social Security got some pretty good news. That's when 2022's 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) was announced, and it winds up being the biggest raise recipients have seen in decades.

If you won't turn 70 in 2022, take the time to think about whether it might make sense for you to wait to start your benefits in order to maximize this source of lifetime income.

You earn delayed retirement credits for any month you put off the start of your Social Security benefits. These credits raise your payment, giving you more money each month for the rest of your life.

Social security recipients will receive a significant boost in their payments through a cost-of-living adjustment in 2022

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.

For most people, benefits will fall far short of the maximum because their wages over their career will fall far short of the maximum taxable wage.

The number of older Americans leaving the current workforce grew by 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why they didn’t submit new claims for Social Security benefits.

Wondering if you've done enough to save for retirement? Here are some moves that are worth trying.

The Social Security Administration released its schedule of payments for 2022. Here's when you can expect your benefits, and what to do if you are struggling with expenses.