Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually ...

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Most Americans say Social Security is important, regardless of their age or political affiliation, according to a new survey from AARP. Yet confidence in the program's future has declined in the past ...

If you’re living in Arizona and can no longer work due to a disability, you’ve probably heard about Social Security disability benefits. But here’s the thing that trips people up: there are actually ...

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Would new wording help older adults better understand when to claim their Social Security benefits and plan their retirement finances — and is this the problem the program should be addressing? A new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christopher Brown/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom Despite his administration's talk about shrinking the size and cost of government, President ...

Social Security is often described as protected income, and in many cases, that is true. The program shields retirement and disability benefits from ordinary creditors, so debt collectors cannot tap ...