The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.

Some economists argue that tax-advantaged retirement plans are not as beneficial as they seem.

Annual report reveals extended depletion dates for Medicare and Social Security, urging policy changes to ensure full benefits for retirees.

Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.

Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.

Many older adults will struggle with rising costs (health care and otherwise) and not enough savings. Here’s how they can manage lingering student debt.

We constantly hear stories of how people get scammed when they give away their SSNs and have their identity stolen. But what if it's a family member asking for your child's social security number? The post Woman Is Suspicious Of Her Dad After He Repeatedly Requests Her Baby’s Social Security…

There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security benefits can pay off, so how do you bridge the gap between giving up your paycheck and filing for benefits?