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On Friday, June 2, millions of Americans are due a total of $25 billion worth of Social Security payments. And more than anything else, that may prove a decisive element in forcing an end to the partisan standoff over raising the federal debt limit.
May 25 -
Social Security is complicated. Trying to make the most of it for a disabled child is even more so.
April 25 -
The old-age insurance program is on course to go bust in the early 2030s, right when the last of the boomer generation will reach retirement age.
April 3 -
A financial planner's clients doubt they'll ever retire. How can he get them to save anyway?
March 27 -
In a new computer simulation, it's up to you to save America's largest entitlement program — or it's "Game Over."
March 21 -
A vast amount of American wealth is never taxed for Social Security. Why not close the gap?
March 13 -
Rising prices eat away at savings. But don't despair — financial advisors say there are many ways to protect and even expand a long-term nest egg.
February 24 -
The cost-of-living adjustment, which was celebrated for its generosity last year, is looking less and less miraculous as prices keep rising.
February 16 -
Republicans booed when President Biden accused them of wanting the benefits to "sunset." But was he telling the truth?
February 9 -
As early as this summer, some seniors could see their benefits garnished to pay off old loans.
February 8