Social Security

Social Security wasn't meant to be a primary source of income for retirees when it was first created in 1935. It sought to provide an umbrella of protection for people who couldn't save enough for retirement. ...

To secure the maximum amount in monthly Social Security retirement benefits, Americans must wait until full retirement age to start receiving their payouts. Results from a 2023 survey show that most of today's workers know about this stipulation - and yet...

In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be considerably more modest.

The SSA has overpaid billions of dollars in benefits to Social Security recipients. An overpayment occurs when Social Security gives you more money in a month than you should have gotten. What can you do when they want those payouts...

Whether or not you are already receiving Social Security benefits, there are numerous services you may be able to take advantage of through the SSA website.

Inflation affects all consumers, but older Americans are facing an especially dramatic loss of buying power.

People who get professional help with their SSDI applications are 23 percent more likely to succeed.

Once Medicare kicks in, we may assume our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people don't realize there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income...

It has been a tumultuous few years. However, with the new year upon us, there are some silver linings - in particular for seniors. Here are five reasons for seniors to celebrate in 2023.