Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for ...

Martin O'Malley said lawmakers should "scrap the cap" on income subject to Social Security taxes.

Without action, retirees face a 22% benefit cut in less than seven years. Here are four options Congress could consider.

Rich Americans should pay more to prevent Social Security benefits cuts, former Social Security chief says.

Social Security is issuing a payment change that will affect 3.6 million beneficiaries. The agency will issue new debit cards to affected beneficiaries because of a change in financial provider. This ...

Discover how capping Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earners could save $115 billion, meeting 10% of the funding gap and extending the program's life.

Changing Social Security to a flat benefit for all would put both workers and the poor at risk A major redesign of Social Security is not only unnecessary but also risky for the poor. Social Security ...

Social Security serves as a crucial source of income for millions of retirees today, and many working Americans are counting on it to deliver monthly benefits once their careers end. The problem is ...

The Social Security Fund, responsible for monthly payments to retirees and their dependents, may be at risk of shriveling up.

I can tell it's time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

A child may be eligible for benefits based on a parent's work record Barbara Friedberg is a veteran investment portfolio manager, fintech consultant, and expert investor. She is a published author of ...