Social Security faces major challenges in 2026. Learn the three biggest problems that could impact benefits and what it means for your retirement.

While many in Congress campaign on fixing the Social Security trust fund, few have been willing to legislate common sense ...

The Social Security taxable earnings cap just jumped to $184,500 for 2026.

There are millions of older Americans today who get most of their retirement income from Social Security. And some retirees ...

Social Security's March overhaul could change how payment problems get handled, how much of your 2026 increase you keep, and ...

There's a problem with the tax rules applied to Social Security benefits. Many seniors were excited about promises that Social Security benefits would not be taxable in the future. While tax rules for ...

Congress might have less time to act than we thought.

The year is quickly drawing to a close, and politicians and pollsters are already looking over the horizon to next year’s midterm elections. Despite the breakneck pace of an ever-changing news cycle, ...

The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund (OASI) is estimated to be seven years away from exhausting its asset reserves, which may lead to sweeping benefit cuts for retired workers. One of the ...

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Americans are calling Social Security and showing up at field offices worried about benefits. Advocates worry that's causing it's own problems.

Social Security is one of the most hotly debated social programs in America. While all seem to acknowledge that it's a vital necessity, how the program is funded and administered -- as well as its ...