The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Thinking about dipping into your retirement savings before you hit the official retirement age? It can be tempting, especially when life throws unexpected expenses your way. But early retirement withdrawals often come with more than just a simple tax bill. There are hidden and not-so-hidden penalties that can follow you…

Maximize Social Security by delaying benefits to age 70. Use Roth conversions, smart tax planning and long-term budgeting for a secure retirement future.

Before you decide to 'unretire' and go back to work, be sure you understand the impact it will have on your retirement finances.

Social Security, the nation's largest retirement program, turned 90 this week but is anticipated to face the threat of insolvency by 2032, a crisis that could slash benefits by nearly a quarter and deepen partisan divisions over how to preserve the program.

Cutting federal taxes on Social Security benefits gives immediate relief to retirees—but experts warn it could trigger benefit cuts for future generations.

The thought of a nursing home controlling your money sounds extreme—almost like something out of a legal drama. Yet for some seniors and their families,...

If you’ve ever worried about tax fraud, you’re not alone. Tax fraud can happen to anyone, and it’s a real headache. Maybe you found out someone used your Social Security number. Maybe you noticed a strange tax return filed in your name. Now, you’re wondering: what happens if you use…

For many senior citizens, a call or email from a government agency like the Social Security Administration or the IRS commands immediate attention and respect. Scammers know this, and they are exploiting that trust in a wave of sophisticated new attacks. These modern government-impersonation scams have moved beyond simple phone…

Picture it: a family sorting through boxes of old photographs, worn letters, and cherished keepsakes after a loved one’s passing—only to find a letter from the government demanding money back. It’s not a scam, and it’s not a clerical joke. It’s the Social Security Administration (SSA) attempting to collect overpayments,…