Social Security may become even less reliable.

Taxing the wealthy may be a popular solution, but it isn't a fix-all for America's leading retirement program.

There's a problem with the tax rules applied to Social Security benefits. Many seniors were excited about promises that Social Security benefits would not be taxable in the future. While tax rules for ...

When working Americans retire, they expect Social Security to pay them monthly benefits for the rest of their lives. Those benefits won't replace their paychecks in full, but they're a crucial source ...

Congress might have less time to act than we thought.

Social Security is one of the most hotly debated social programs in America. While all seem to acknowledge that it's a vital necessity, how the program is funded and administered -- as well as its ...

The agency cautioned that scammers are contacting people by phone and message while falsely claiming to represent the SSA.

Many retirees rely on Social Security to help cover costs. The Senior Citizens League has warned that there's a big problem with Social Security that's only getting worse. Lawmakers need to act, or ...

Greene wrote on Thursday that if seniors can't collect their checks, "the government should be burned down." ...

Social Security is facing the possibility of sweeping benefit cuts for retired workers and survivors of deceased workers by 2033. The most popular solution to strengthen America's leading retirement ...

The primary trust fund that supports Social Security is expected to run out of money in 2033. If Congress doesn’t adjust the program to improve its solvency, recipients will have their benefits cut by ...