The government sent out $17 billion in Social Security back pay last year — but not everyone got their full share.

Because April’s payments were issued toward the end of the month, the gap between checks in some cases will be noticeably ...

A Social Security rule lets some retirees collect several months of benefits at once, but that upfront cash comes with a long ...

Social Security benefits are a key income source for many people, but not every retiree gets the same amount of money. While ...

When Social Security is projected to "run out" by 2032, the system will not go bankrupt. Rather, its trust funds will be ...

Retired men and women can maximize their Social Security benefit by claiming at age 70.

Some beneficiaries will receive their final April check this week. Here’s the payment schedule and how to spot fake SSA ...

A recent rule change is putting more Social Security money into the hands of retired widows and divorced spouses. Here's what ...

Social Security has shed essential staff in the past year. Read on to see how that could impact your benefits, and what to do to avoid application delays.

You can still make some changes now if you’re on track to receive the minimum.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has quietly changed a rule regarding widows or widowers and divorcees. Specifically, ...