Senators Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine proposed creating an additional fund for Social Security that would be invested in stocks and other investments in hopes of generating returns.

For millions of retirees across the United States, Social Security is an essential source of income. The Social Security ...

If I predecease my wife, is she entitled to survivor benefits if she is younger than 62?

The SSA has now confirmed it has sent out 3.1 million payments to those impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act.

With Social Security trust funds estimated to run out in less than a decade, some Americans wonder if Congress will step in ...

More than 55,000 listeners tuned into AARP’s live tele-town hall to learn about new and long-standing issues with Social Security. AARP’s Bill Sweeney, senior vice president for government affairs, ...

Video: AARP CEO on Social Security’s 90-Year Legacy Few things reach as broadly into American life as Social Security. Some 69.4 million people — about 1 in 5 U.S. residents — received a payment from ...

Social Security payments for July will follow their regular distribution schedule this month, though some recipients could ...

Social Security recently reached an important milestone: In May 2025, average benefits climbed to over $2,000 per month for the first time. That means the typical senior can expect around $24,000 in ...

But what would make the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment special is that it would mark the fifth consecutive year of at least a ...

How to fix Social Security's pending shortfall, according to advisors By Elijah Nicholson-Messmer June 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT 4 Min Read ...

In two short years, the oldest members of Generation X will be eligible to claim Social Security retirement benefits. The full retirement age for those born in 1960 or later is 67… ...