On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- ...

The Social Security trust fund will become unable to pay scheduled benefits to retirees and the disabled as soon as 2034, new ...

The Social Security shortfall date just moved a little bit nearer. New federal projections, released on June 18, show that ...

The annual report forecasts the date when the trust funds will run out of money, triggering sharp automatic cuts in benefits.

The long-term combined outlook of the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance ...

If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy.

I contribute 15% to my 401(k), which is currently valued at $165,000. I also rolled over an old 401(k) with $125,000.” ...

The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will run out of money in less than a decade, according to a report released ...

To bridge the gap, it uses the reserves in two trust funds: one for Social Security disability benefits and another — much ...

One of the most important financial decisions you might make for retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security.

One of the biggest questions facing future retirees is whether to start collecting Social Security benefits early or wait until full retirement age. The answer could cost—or pay—you thousands.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as a core element of their retirement income. But while some begin collecting as soon as they are eligible, many later regret claimi ...