President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago on Aug. 14, 1935. Social Security ...

Ahead of Social Security’s 90th anniversary, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act to restore staff and services, add $5 billion for operations, and remove ...

Filing for Social Security early is smart because retirement doesn't always follow a perfect timeline. Maybe work's become more of a grind, or you're just ready to slow down and actually enjoy the ...

Social Security may run short by 2034. Experts have suggested boosting FICA taxes, raising wage cap and delaying retirement as potential remedies to shortfall.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, adding 13 new severe medical ...

Drawing down retirement savings or using an annuity can help you put off claiming Social Security until age 67 or later. This can significantly increase your monthly Social Security benefits.

"We have tried to frame a law," said President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the signing of the Social Security Act, "which will give some measure of protection to the average citizen and to his family ...

Longer life expectancies and changing demographics put extra pressure on the program, making it crucial for future retirees ...

The finer points of the program are often fuzzier, though. A recent AARP survey revealed dangerous knowledge gaps that could ...