If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, ...

The decline of pensions leaves newly minted retirees in a precarious position: They are more dependent on Social Security to make ends meet.

Older retirees, aged 74 and 75, reported that 52% of their income came from Social Security, while the youngest, aged 62 and ...

Thankfully, Social Security has trust funds it can use to keep up with benefits for a period of time. But once those trust ...

There's a reason that Social Security is called "the third rail of American politics" – as in, touch it and die. Most ...

You and your spouse are both 67, have $2.5 million in savings and collect $40,000 in annual Social Security benefits. Is that ...

How much can I afford to pay for a home and still maintain a comfortable retirement without worrying about running out of ...

Retirement becomes financially feasible when projected income exceeds projected expenses. Retiring at age 64 with $715,000 in ...

Some retirees find themselves going back to work. Rising financial costs force some people back to work, while others still ...

The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really ...

Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for the blind and disabled as well as ...