But Social Security payroll and benefit taxes aren't going anywhere. Together, they'd still be able to pay out about 77% of scheduled benefits during the 75-year period ending in 2099. That's the good ...

President Trump vowed to end taxes on Social Security, but the One Big Beautiful Bill stops short of fulfilling that promise.

Now two US senators, Republican Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia, have offered a bipartisan proposal to create a separate fund for Social Security, whose existing trust ...

The same approach could work again: thoughtful, phased reforms that maintain the program’s core protections. Ideas on the ...

There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.

Social Security will stop sending paper checks soon. How to make sure you still get your benefits on time. Paper Social Security checks will be eliminated on Sept. 30 ...

Social Security will not be able to fully pay monthly benefits to tens of millions of retirees and people with disabilities in 2034 if lawmakers don’t act to address the program’s pending ...

The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could lead to payment cuts in eight years.

First, take a look at the cost of a Social Security-free retirement. According to the SSA, as of June 2025, the average Social Security monthly benefit payment is approximately $1,950.27.

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of them?

If you receive security, you could be eligible for these 7 other free services, related to food, transport, fitness, and even tax preparation.