Some young Americans are trying not to rely on Social Security income in their future retirement plans. Christopher Hendrix sees Social Security as a "supplement" to his retirement income in the ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of the month.

Commissioner Frank Bisignano has addressed lawmakers' concerns after whistleblower allegations over the SSA's handling of ...

While Social Security appears to still be working well — superficially — under the surface the agency is suffering through a ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits.

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an ...

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano wants to create a "digital-first agency" that handles a majority of its business online, but there are some real-world consequences for some ...

Bisignano spoke about the agency's "enhanced workflows" even as the SSA faces staff reductions under the Trump administration.

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social ...

It’s not. To repeat, SSI is a federal welfare program that has nothing to do with Social Security other than the fact that it happens to be managed by the SSA. Also, SSI payments are funded out of ...

(NEXSTAR) — Fall is an important time of year for those who receive federal benefits, largely because Social Security's cost-of-living increases are typically announced in October. Before that, ...

(NEXSTAR) — Fall is an important time of year for those who receive federal benefits, largely because Social Security’s cost-of-living increases are typically announced in October. Before that, ...