Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception.

Social Security COLA increase goes into effect in just a few weeks. Here's what it means for your monthly check going forward.

Social Security has a big birthday coming up next year -- it's turning 90! It's kept many millions of people out of poverty for decades and was recently supporting more than 71 million people with around $1.5 trillion in benefits for the year.

The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system.

If you were planning to retire next year, double check your math because a law passed in the ’80s is annually raising the age when Americans can collect their full Social Security benefits. And next year is no exception.

More Georgians will become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2025. But the Social Security full retirement age is increasing. Here's more.

The Senate on Saturday passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would repeal provisions that reduce benefits for some retired federal workers who also get other benefits.

Tax season is almost here. If you receive Social Security benefits, here's how to find out if you need to file a tax return.

If you wait to claim spousal benefits until your full retirement age, you can receive up to half the amount of your spouse's benefit.

Social Security recipients will see changes to their entitlements in the New Year, with the maximum benefit for 2025 at $4,018 per month.