Social Security

After a powerful backlash, the White House on Wednesday rescinded its Monday night memo that temporarily froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans. That order created extensive

Most Americans believe that corruption, inefficiency and bureaucratic red tape are major problems in the federal government, according to a new Associated Press-NORC poll, but many are also skeptical

In a move that could boost benefits for about 2.4 million retirees, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act this weekend, sending it to President Biden for his signature. Approved by the

Social Security will be forced to cut benefits by an estimated 23% in 10 years if Congress fails to prop up the program’s trust funds before then, but a new analysis from a budget watchdog group warns

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5% cost of living adjustment in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. It’s the smallest increase in four years, reflecting the

Former President Donald Trump suggested this week that he wants to repeal the income tax on Social Security benefits. “SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” he posted on his social media

Solid economic growth in the wake of the pandemic has strengthened some of the nation’s leading social safety net programs, as robust employment increases the flow of payments into the Social Security

Larry Fink, the billionaire chairman and CEO of investing giant BlackRock, warns in a newly published annual letter to shareholders that it’s time to rethink retirement savings in aging countries