In the past 15 years, Social Security's purchasing power has dwindled by 20%, heralding a potential crisis. With nearly ...

As the U.S. marches toward the 2030s, the financial safety net that supports nearly 67 million Americans is on the verge of a ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...

There's a reason Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The ...

Key Points Social Security is facing the possibility of sweeping cuts within the next decade.There's a good chance lawmakers ...

But for the most part, you should not expect to be able to live comfortably on 40% of your preretirement wages. Getting by on ...

If you're not yet retired, increasing your savings even slightly can help reduce your dependence on Social Security. Investing $200 per month at an 8% average annual return can amount to close to ...

It’s a good idea to save as well as you can for retirement so you’re not so dependent on Social Security once your career ...

The second round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks.