If approved, the Senate’s $6,000 deduction would be available to individuals age 65 and older, with eligibility capped at $75,000 in income for single filers and $150,000 for couples.

Senior women in Sarasota and Manatee counties are vulnerable due to decades of wage inequities and longer lifespans than men.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

How some older adults could see federal income tax savings of $480 or more from a new senior "bonus" tax deduction, if it's passed by Congress.