The program’s finances could take another hit if some of the president’s tax proposals are passed. What to know about claiming early.

Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our nation's retirees. But he's not oblivious to the fact that altering Social Security comes with potentially negative ramifications. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2013, Trump said:

President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?

We're just days away from a second Trump administration entering the White House, and like all political transitions, we can expect changes once he takes office. Some of the most interesting ones for retirees could be those related to Social Security.

President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?

Now that Donald Trump is has started his second term as president, backed by a Republican-controlled House and Senate, there has been a lot of talk surrounding Social Security. Specifically,