Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) made it illegal for most 13-year-olds to work in non-agricultural jobs in an attempt ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your partner's primary insurance amount. You must be at least 62 ...

Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement or the amount paid into Social ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...