The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) is a cornerstone of the U.S. welfare system, funding Social Security and ...

Key Points from 24/7 Wall St. Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security, and it results in a reduced benefit for life. If you have nice savings, an early filing won't necessarily hurt your ...

February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in nine days. The ...

According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of ...

A common concern amongst many Americans – and not just those who are part of older generations, and are approaching ...

It has nothing to do with Social Security's funding crisis. Instead, the Social Security Fairness Act will increase benefits ...

When you are on  Social Security, you can expect your retirement benefits to increase during most years. That’s because Cost ...

Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will ...

You may have a lot on your plate as you navigate your way through the start of 2025. But it pays to tackle these Social ...

Another way to leave tax-free money to a surviving spouse is with life insurance. A small policy can put cash in the hands of a surviving spouse for funeral expenses and paying off debts. A bigger ...

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits. The Social Security Fairness Act ...

When a person begins to receive Social Security retirement benefits, they are considered retired by the Social Security ...