One of the hardest financial decisions retirees have to make is figuring out when to start collecting Social Security. And the reason that decision is so tough is because it has lifelong repercussions ...

She was approved for Social Security, and then, just before she gave her notice, was laid off. Her severance package covered ...

The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data ...

Learn some ways to boost Social Security benefits, like delaying claiming, optimizing earnings and using spousal rules to ...

Most retirees know the basics: claim early and get less, wait and get more. But a law signed in early 2025 rewrote rules that ...

Social Security payments for March are scheduled, but a new report suggests the trust fund could be depleted by 2032.

A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.

The time after losing a spouse can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. It helps to know what you can expect ...

Taking benefits early isn't the ideal move for everyone.

A new report featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that 2025 changes to the ...

A new law allows more Illinoisans with disabilities to save and invest to increase independence and improve quality of life.

You’re not prohibited from working if you collect Social Security retirement benefits, but these rules can apply depending on your age.