Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually “run out of money” since current workers will always pay into the system.

Many Americans misunderstand just how underfunded Social Security is -- and what that could mean for future benefits.

Most Americans say Social Security is important, regardless of their age or political affiliation, according to a new survey from AARP. Yet confidence in the program's future has declined in the past ...

Retirees claiming Social Security could be impacted by this huge change.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

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 ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Would new wording help older adults better understand when to claim their Social Security benefits and plan their retirement finances — and is this the problem the program should be addressing? A new ...

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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: ...

Social Security is often described as protected income, and in many cases, that is true. The program shields retirement and disability benefits from ordinary creditors, so debt collectors cannot tap ...