As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans' confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here's what to ...

Key PointsYou don't become eligible for Social Security until you're 62 for the entire month.The earlier you claim Social ...

All told, there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to figuring out when to claim Social Security. The point here isn't ...

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ...

The White House says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act got rid of taxes on Social Security; finance experts disagree.

The ‘big beautiful bill’ hiked the child tax credit to $2,200 in 2025, up from $2,000 in 2024. Here’s who qualifies for this ...

To qualify for spousal benefits, you must have been married for at least a year, your spouse must currently be receiving benefits, and one of the following must be true: (1) you're 62 years old, (2) ...

The recent federal announcement of a freeze on projects that help states use their Medicaid programs to suit the needs of ...

Only 36% of Americans say they have confidence in Social Security’s future, according to a new survey by AARP.

A sharp rise in retirement claims may be tied to fear instead of planning. If you're eyeing the exit, make sure you're not ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

The final round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...