Social Security

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.

The new relief plan has something for many taxpayers, including retirees and the recently unemployed.

With many clients already home from work because of the pandemic, advisors are being asked why not now? For most, even the wealthy, the answer is clear.

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

Nearly 72% of Americans opted to stay the course and stick to their investment plan during the crisis, a survey found.

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.

The rule change is designed to have an impact in the fight against COVID-19 and applies only to donations made to charitable organizations, an expert says.

“Concerns over the program's ability to pay promised benefits have been around for a long while, but they're heightened,” an expert says.

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