Q: I am 57 years old and getting Social Security disability benefits. I understand I can work and make $23,000 and still keep my disability checks. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The dollar ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

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I retired from the federal government 10 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System program. I applied for my ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...

If Congress doesn't reach some kind of deal by midnight Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down. Here's what that does and doesn't mean.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Social Security to supplement their retirement income. Still, when it comes to this important government benefit, it can get complicated. After all, there are ...

Social Security relies on payroll tax revenue to stay afloat. There's a wage cap, set each year, which determines how much income is taxed to fund the program. Social Security's wage cap is likely to ...

The future of Social Security is once again under the microscope, and this time the conversation is hitting close to home for millions of Americans. Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner ...

For years, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over: Wait until age 70 to start collecting your Social Security benefits. After all, the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly check will ...

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