A slimmed-down workforce will handle cases on a nationwide basis — what does that mean for its 75 million beneficiaries?

The Senior Citizens League said this week that it predicts the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.5 percent.

Learn about three big changes to Social Security in 2026 that could impact your check, including updates to benefits, earnings rules, and Medicare premiums.

They allegedly communicated with an advocacy group seeking data, a filing said.

Social Security isn’t going bankrupt, but it’s heading toward a funding crisis that could reduce monthly checks by nearly a quarter within the next decade. Understanding what this means for your retirement income matters more than ever,

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is. This will enable them to make rough calculations for how much their benefits would be lowered or increased based on the age at which they plan to claim Social Security.

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

For some retirees, the change could eliminate federal income taxes entirely, although many were already exempt from Social Security taxes.