Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment.

The Claiming Age Clarity Act and the Social Security Child Protection Act aim to make the system more transparent and secure, offering potentially life-changing benefits for many Americans. If passed, ...

Many older Americans have a straightforward plan for affording retirement: Work longer, or never stop working at all. But in fact, about 40% of the employed population will quit their jobs earlier ...

Weekend timing quirks are shifting February 2026 Social Security payments, with some recipients getting early deposits — and ...

The Social Security Administration is scheduled to start sending statements to beneficiaries, including the dollar amounts to expect for their 2026 benefits. The new year will bring a 2.8% ...

Critics warn Dave Ramsey's early-claiming Social Security advice can lead to lower lifetime benefits. Here's what experts say ...

A new proposal suggests limiting annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases for the highest earners—a change that could help stabilize the program’s finances without taking away ...