To qualify for Social Security, you need 40 credits. In 2026, you'll earn one credit for every $1,890 in earnings. Learn how ...

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I've been paying closer attention to Social Security, and recent changes have made me concerned. Since its creation during the Great ...

Retirees claiming Social Security could be impacted by this huge change.

Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve been paying closer attention to Social Security, and recent changes have made me concerned. Since its creation during the Great ...

Social Security can be a complicated program. Seniors need to understand how it works so they can make informed choices. There are four rules every retiree needs to know. Understanding how Social ...

When the 1983 Social Security amendments were implemented, the Social Security system was much closer to insolvency than it is today. Veronique D / Getty Images I continually remind my readers that ...

When it comes to Social Security changes, most Americans are focused on high-profile shifts that affect their finances, such ...

Social Security benefits can stop if you are not a U.S. citizen and are living abroad. Foreign individuals must meet SSA country lists, which depend on citizenship.

Social Security will be using a different process to service retirees. The change could impact claims processing and the ways in which retirees access benefits. Social Security is one of the most ...