Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go?

Here is a more detailed answer, featuring recent average monthly benefits for recipients of various ages. Note that ...

Not everybody is eligible for Social Security. To be able to collect benefits in retirement, you must work and pay taxes on your earnings to the point where you accumulate 40 work credits in your ...

By placing migrants in Social Security’s “death master file,” the Trump administration is seeking to cut off their access to ...

The delay comes as part of an effort to address ... through the SSA's online portal must now do so in person at a Social Security office. This has sparked alarm among elderly and disabled ...

The Department of Homeland Security has stripped more than 6,300 migrants of their legal status and work authorizations ...

With Social Security spousal benefits, you're eligible for up to 50% of your spouse's monthly benefit at their full ...

Three baby boomers told BI how DOGE and Elon Musk could improve customer service and funding for Social Security.

The Trump administration has moved to classify more than 6,000 living immigrants as dead, canceling their SSNs and ...

If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status ...

A Social Security “war room,” threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order — here’s a timeline of what ...