Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out of money in 2032, according to the latest projections. Lawmakers have ...

Readers are always asking me if I could recommend a good book about Social Security. I always steer them to Social Security: Simple and Smart - 10 Easy-To-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All ...

You can take Social Security at 62, but it could cost you. Here are four popular reasons for claiming early, and their ...

Get clear, expert-confirmed answers to the most common Social Security questions. Learn about benefits and more with this updated 2026 guide.

When a president talks about Social Security, comments about the program tend to draw attention from retirees. Social Security is a primary source of income for millions of households, and for many ...

Technology rollouts at the Social Security Administration (SSA) designed to reduce red tape will be delayed for a second time ...

There isn't a one-size-fits all answer for what age you should start collecting Social Security. Ask yourself these questions to find the optimal age for you.

When you're nearing retirement age, you have to decide when you want to claim Social Security benefits. It can be tough to answer this question for many reasons. One of the biggest issues is that the ...

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week she's looking at six questions on the taxation of ...

With its workforce slashed, the Social Security Administration too often falters when processing survivor benefits. It took ...