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Social Security's new repayment policy may mean smaller checks for some beneficiaries. Here's what to know about August's ...

If the reserves in the trust fund are depleted, that means Social Security is only going to be able to pay out benefits from ...

New forecasts shed light on projected benefit changes and financial pressures facing retirees in the coming year, raising ...

Dave Ramsey wants Baby Boomers to make an unconventional move when it comes to Social Security. He wants retirees to claim benefits at 62 and invest the money. This is a sharp departure from standard ...

There's nothing like the knowledge that your benefits aren't going to be as much as expected to inspire you to find other ...

The size of future Social Security benefit cuts would vary significantly depending on a couple's age, marital status, and ...

Senior citizens soon won’t be able to simply call the Social Security Administration to change their address or check the ...

Those eligible for Social Security payments receive their benefits on different days each month. Here is when beneficiaries ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...