Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger generations are balking at paying more to ...

Retirement benefits are still a cornerstone of financial security in the United States, but the path to qualifying for a full ...

Learn how working impacts Social Security benefits. Understand the earning limits, potential reductions, and strategies to ...

The government has asked 39 states to review policies that divert foster youths’ earned Social Security survivor benefits.

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The ...

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit has been set at $5,251 for 2026. Monthly benefits increase each month you delay claiming beyond your full retirement age. Workers will also need to achieve ...

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. For many retirees, being taxed on Social Security ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...

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