The Trump administration is seeking major reforms in how 39 states manage Social Security benefits for foster youth, aiming ...

A growing number of Americans are worried that two of the country’s most important safety-net programs may not be around much ...

The Looming Financial Threat to Medicare and Social Security. According to a new survey conducted by the West Health-Gallup ...

Learn how Trump's new tax and payroll proposals could shrink Social Security funding and what steps you can take now to protect your retirement income.

It seems like every few years questions about Social Security’s longevity resurface, sparking fresh concerns for Americans planning for retirement. “Will my benefits be reduced?” “Will the trust funds ...

As Social Security approaches its 90th anniversary, two new surveys reveal a striking mix of confusion, concern, and enduring reliance among Americans—trends that financial advisors and planners may ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. It’s understandable. Retirement planning is personal, and financial uncertainty can make the ...

Potential cuts to Social Security benefits understandably concerns many retirees. Social Security often comprises a significant portion of income for its near 58 million recipients, according to the ...

A new survey shows that most Americans are concerned about Social Security's staying power. With an impending financial shortfall, benefit cuts are a real threat. The program itself, however, is not ...

The Social Security program faces crucial issues including a projected trust fund shortfall by 2033, an aging population that’s reducing the worker-to-beneficiary ratio and ongoing political gridlock.

CINCINNATI — After President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act 90 years ago this week, a streetcar motorman from Ohio became the first American to receive a Social Security check.

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