Expect difficulties as the Social Security Administration faces a larger workload and fewer resources. But arming yourself with knowledge can help.

Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually “run out of money” since current workers will always pay into the system.

Many Americans misunderstand just how underfunded Social Security is -- and what that could mean for future benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 one of the most essential and best-funded programs in the United States. Because of its visibility, there are many myths about the Social System program and how it works. There is a ...

With the Social Security program in need of a legislative fix and Republicans in a strong position of power, might 2026 be the year the looming future shortfall is addressed? Don’t count on it, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration was committed to protecting Social Security hours after he said in an interview that a new children's ...

Social protection and labor programs help households and workers manage crises, escape poverty, navigate transitions, and seize employment opportunities. Despite recent progress, three in four people ...

Despite his administration's talk about shrinking the size and cost of government, President Donald Trump has been careful to exclude entitlements like Social Security from consideration for serious ...