The year you were born, how much you've worked, and the year you claim your benefits determine how much you receive, but very few will qualify for the maximum benefit.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers vital economic protection to retirees, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of insured individuals. Discover how Green Card holders can access these benefits by meeting specific eligibility criteria.

In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These benefits are crucial in providing financial support to th

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social Security before their full retirement age, both their benefit and their child’s benefit will be reduced. However, claiming early for a reduced amount could still mean some families come out ahead financially.

Beneficiaries of the new Social Security Fairness Act may have to wait more than one year to receive their increased Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is pointing to a lack of funding slowing the benefit adjustment and the disbursement of funds to more than a year.

More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,

Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness Law will bring and the impact it could have on retirees.

Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits he receives because he also has a pension.

The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.