So that's the story. There are no big Social Security bonuses for vets. You don't need to go to your Social Security office waving your DD-214 and expect to get a big pile of cash. (Although ...

The blunt answer is no, for two very good reasons.

Millions of Americans qualify for Social Security by working and paying into the system throughout their careers. Since Social Security is primarily funded by payroll taxes, it takes a certain ...

There's a reason retirees tend to claim Social Security at age 62 rather than wait. That's the earliest age to receive benefits, and many people want their money as soon as they can get it.

Unless you have several million dollars in the bank for retirement, you'll probably need Social Security to cover some of your living expenses. It'd be great if it could pay for all the essentials ...

Senate Republicans want Elon Musk to stop talking about Social Security, and the Department of Government Efficiency to leave it alone. Musk’s statement that Social Security is a “Ponzi scheme ...

Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with ...

More Americans may need to visit their Social Security offices in person after the agency that runs it announced an update to its security policies. The Social Security Administration announced ...

Older Americans often ponder the best age to claim Social Security. You can claim it as early as age 62. But the longer you wait, the larger your monthly check, a bonus that maxes out at age 70.