The year you were born, how much you've worked, and the year you claim your benefits determine how much you receive, but very ...

It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at ...

Beneficiaries of the new Social Security Fairness Act may have to wait more than one year to receive their increased Social ...

Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income.

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

If passed, new legislation would allow disabled Americans to marry without losing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits ...

In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers vital economic protection to retirees, individuals with disabilities, and ...

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social ...

Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness ...

At full retirement age, you'll be eligible for 100% of the monthly Social Security benefit your deceased spouse was entitled ...