Social Security Administration

It comes as part of “an unprecedented series of extremely low” annual increases, according to an analyst with the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League.

More than 60 million Americans could receive slightly higher benefits next year, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group’s new projection.

Threats to the program are multiplying and the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a reckoning, according to a new analysis.

The president has deferred payroll taxes that fund the program, and says he would eliminate them if elected to a second term.

The program faces big challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic which could deplete the program’s $3-trillion trust fund as early as 2028.

A federal court decision that could be subject to appeal secured Social Security benefits for certain same-sex marriages that hadn't previously been eligible.

Plunging oil prices have all but ruled out the possibility, according to a new report.

Finding the revenue to make up for the shortfall remains a “manageable exercise,” regardless of the as-yet unknown impact of the coronavirus, a Boston College economist says.

People born in 1960 could see a permanent cut in their benefits without action by policymakers, an expert warns.

Proactive measures, like rethinking the index used to assess seniors’ cost of living, may be called for.

To bridge the gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility, retirees face a number of daunting choices.

The number of recipients has increased as the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age.

Asset reserves are projected to become depleted in 2035, a year later than previously estimated.

The average beneficiary will receive $39 more a month next year.

In some cases, amassing a large IRA can have unforeseen negative consequences, including higher Medicare costs. Here’s how Roth conversions and other strategies can help.

As baby boomers exit the workforce, they perpetuate a problem that has long dogged Social Security in that there aren’t enough workers to replace them.

Consultant and author Brian Doherty explains why Social Security is in relatively good shape. In fact, his worst-case scenario isn't even possible until long after you’re dead.

Millennials, Gen X, older workers and current retirees should all think about Social Security slightly differently in crafting their retirement plans.

Scroll through to learn about five core changes impacting retirees.

New FINRA rules will help the wealth management industry do its part to identify and prevent elder abuse.