That's because a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is happening next year. COLAs are intended to help benefits ...

You've probably read multiple headlines about changes to Social Security, or maybe you're about to retire and wondering if ...

The Social Security Administration has clarified its stance on raising the retirement age. While Social Security can supplement your retirement fund, Americans should still look to grow their own ...

Any changes to Social Security, such as the retirement age, require congressional approval. This summer, a bipartisan group of senators proposed setting aside $1.5 trillion for an investment fund to ...

The Trump administration's proposed changes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could redefine eligibility, impacting millions of American workers. Understanding these changes is crucial ...

This month's first round of disability payments will be dispersed this week. Here's how your date of birth determines when ...

In the movie "About Schmidt,'' star Jack Nicholson sneaks off to the bar alone while accolades are being expressed at his retirement party. We see a man going from a meaningful job to a life with no ...

The age you file for benefits is one of the most important factors impacting your benefit amount. Filing at your full retirement age (FRA) will earn you 100% of your payment based on your work history ...

Most Americans can't correctly identify the age when they will be eligible for 100% of the Social Security benefits they've earned. Congress may change the language used to describe those ages to help ...

Imagine thinking you can retire at 67, only to find out later that "full retirement age" has crept up to 69. That possibility isn't science fiction, and it's now part of the public debate. The looming ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change the wording on different benchmark ages to claim benefits A bipartisan bill could change the wording of Social Security's retirement age. Is it a trivial ...