Most Americans can't answer simple questions about what will happen when Social Security's reserves run dry in 2033.

Social Security is racing toward a funding cliff at the same time millions of Americans are still fuzzy on how the program ...

Get clear, expert-confirmed answers to the most common Social Security questions. Learn about benefits and more with this ...

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This column will discuss a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses to help individuals protect their rights to potential benefits. It's called a "protective filing ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility. Many retirees do exactly that. According to a Bankrate analysis, 62 is the ...

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...

Do not make Social Security decisions based on politics. Make decisions based on your own personal economic situation. PeopleImages / Getty Images If I listen to news reports or review the emails I ...

Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 this October (2025). It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security is complicated. I would like more information to navigate through this maze. Thank you.

Experts estimate 2026’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.7% to 2.8%. Chances are that current inflation will eat into the average retiree’s COLA. In addition to using the COLA to pay for the ...