The average Social Security check for retirees is right at $2,000 per month. No matter how masterfully you stretch a dollar, ...

Here's a look at how social benefits are used in the United States: How big could the cut of federal programs be? And will ...

Many people are mentally ready to start receiving Social Security checks long before they become eligible for them at 62. If ...

Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the ...

For Americans considering retirement overseas, figuring out where you can maintain an optimal level of financial security is ...

Tens of thousands of lower-income people of a certain age rely on federal help for food and housing, among other things.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested eliminating federal taxes on Social Security benefits. The potential change could provide immediate financial relief for millions of retirees while ...