The Social Security Administration (SSA) is grappling with a significant backlog of retirement claims, exacerbated by ...

It has been estimated that the Social Security trust funds will run dry in 2035, so it’s critical to begin saving for ...

Thanks to the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), the government can reduce your monthly benefits by up to 15%, although it cannot ...

For most Americans, Social Security income isn't a luxury -- it's a foundational part of their financial well-being. More ...

While Social Security payments remain untouched in Trump's proposed 2026 budget, other cuts could indirectly impact ...

OAKLAND — A hand-crafted sign outside the downtown Social Security Administration office mimicked a street sign, depicting the intersection of “Prosecute” and “Trump.” The chants came ...

A crowd of more than 500 people lining Lewis Avenue for several blocks in front of the Social Security Administration office in Waukegan Saturday made one thing very clear with their signs and ...

If you need your Social Security check to be as large as possible, you should avoid taking these misguided actions.

A new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card will be available by early summer, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The agency will introduce a feature ...

Social Security continues to undergo changes including increased payments for some Americans and the impending end of paper checks distributed by the benefits program. President Donald Trump has ...

While the board does not have decision-making power, its research has helped shape how the SSA runs and facilitated legislation.

Social Security is one of the federal government's biggest programs. Roughly 67 million Americans, most of whom are 65 or older, received Social Security benefits in 2023. An estimated 183 million ...