Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935.

If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program.

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.

Social Security rules changed this year—learn the four updates that could impact your benefits, retirement planning and monthly income.

A few new Social Security rules have been introduced in 2025. If you’re one of the nearly 69 million Americans that receive these benefits, keeping tabs on the latest happenings is essential. Trending ...

WASHINGTON — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. "an ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of earnings. The more you earn (up to a certain limit), the higher your benefit will be. If you have fewer than 35 ...