At this point, you may have heard the rumor that Social Security is on the verge of bankruptcy. But thankfully, the program is not in danger of going away. Social Security can't just disappear because it has a pretty solid source of funding -- payroll taxes.

One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on Social Security benefits.

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money,

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If you rely on Social Security, you have likely seen headlines about a special $2,831 direct deposit arriving this month. Before you get your hopes up, you need to understand the facts. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is not sending a special,

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.

In June, those born between the 1st and 10th will receive their payments on Wednesday, June 11. Individuals with birth dates from the 11th to the 20th will be paid on June 18. Those born after the 20th can expect their checks on June 25. Here is what you need to know about the payment schedule.

Borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans will no longer be at risk of having their Social Security benefits garnished, an Education Department spokesperson said Tuesday

The numbers behind Social Security say you should wait as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story than just the numbers.

Social Security shouldn't be your only source of income in retirement. Here's why you should think about saving now while you're still working.

Nearly all Americans understand that retirement signals the start of receiving Social Security benefits. Yet, many remain curious about the finer details of making their claims, which often vary based on individual circumstances.