Social Security

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.

A financial planner's clients doubt they'll ever retire. How can he get them to save anyway?

In a new computer simulation, it's up to you to save America's largest entitlement program — or it's "Game Over."

A vast amount of American wealth is never taxed for Social Security. Why not close the gap?

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.

The cost-of-living adjustment, which was celebrated for its generosity last year, is looking less and less miraculous as prices keep rising.

Republicans booed when President Biden accused them of wanting the benefits to "sunset." But was he telling the truth?

As early as this summer, some seniors could see their benefits garnished to pay off old loans.

Congress is gearing up for another debt war, and the collateral damage could include Social Security, Medicare and the stock market.

Millions of the oldest members of the cohort have roughly 10 good working years left to stockpile for their golden years. And many are in trouble.