Social Security

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the 'income-first' method to raise the income of spouses of Medicaid applicants to minimum levels. The ruling means that some spouses may be thrown into...

The Social Security Administration has created a Web site that specifically addresses the concerns of women. Read on . . .

Two U.S. District Courts have rejected the Eastern District of Michigan's ruling that private individuals who believe they are not receiving proper benefits under their state's Medicaid program cannot sue state officials.

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012.

A new Supreme Court decision has just added another reason to make sure the beneficiary designations on your retirement plans are up to date...

With the elderly population growing by leaps and bounds, families are struggling with long-term care costs and worrying about Social Security. So what are...

The nation's elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent increase in payments in 2015. ...

As a consequence of congressional gridlock, $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are starting to take effect. ...

Are you married, with one spouse wanting to retire but the other one prepared to keep working?...