Social Security benefits

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say Social Security benefits should be equal for everyone, regardless of marital status, according to a new survey. Financial advisors are skeptical.

Without legislative action, Social Security and Medicare trust funds are heading toward depletion within the next decade, triggering automatic benefit cuts that could severely impact retirees and the disabled.

As inflation cools, Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is projected to decline in 2026. Seniors say the benefit bump won't be enough.

New rules will tighten identity verification for benefits, limiting phone claims to fight fraud, the Social Security Administration announced.

The sharp reversal of Biden-era policy that capped overpayment recovery at 10% of a person's monthly benefit is expected to recover $7 billion over 10 years.

The Social Security Administration recovered $4.9 billion in overpaid benefits last year, according to a report to Congress.

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.

With class actions up for appeal and a daunting process facing some ex-servicemembers, the Biden administration faces tests of its commitment to equality.

In a panel discussion, three financial advisors explained why the products are often misunderstood and how to assist clients in evaluating their policies.

The Connecticut Democrat has introduced comprehensive legislation in each Congress since 2014. What are its prospects in this session?