The Social Security Fairness Act promises significant financial relief for nearly 3 million Americans, potentially increasing their benefits by over $1,000.

Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? Joining us to discuss how to carefully consider your Social Security options was Jim Lyons from Edward Jones.

Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be daunting, especially if you haven't accumulated the required 40 work credits.

During that time, Social Security retirement benefits have also experienced a change. In 2005, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,002, or just over $12,000 annually. To start this year, the average monthly benefit for a retired worker was $1,975.

Millions of retirees in the United States rely on Social Security benefits to meet their basic needs. However, understanding how state taxes can impact these benefits is crucial for effective financial planning.