For countless retirees, Social Security serves as a financial lifeline. Understanding how your benefits are calculated can unlock opportunities to maximize your monthly payments. The Social Security ...

North Carolina residents who may need help to pay for heating expenses can access financial assistance from the federally funded Low Income Assistance Program (LIEAP) offered through the NC Department ...

High earners will owe more Social Security tax. Low earners will also need to earn more to earn work credits. You can take ...

The Social Security Administration issued an unprecedented celebration of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, characterizing the legislation as landmark reform that provides ...

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 ...

A dual-earning couple retiring at the start of 2033 can expect an average $18,100 lower annual Social Security benefit than if they retired now, according to a new analysis from the Committee for a ...

Retirees could face a huge cut to benefits in the next seven years if a new funding solution isn't found for Social Security, a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) ...