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With a potential government shutdown days away, will you get an October Social Security check? Here's what you need to know.

The Social Security Fairness Act was proposed to reverse the rules surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and ...

As the headlines say, Social Security's trust funds are expected to run out of money in 2035, based on the intermediate ...

Location can also play a role because certain states tend to have higher incomes and subsequently higher Social Security ...

Though the target of their criticism differs—the right is obsessed with women's failure to conform to an archaic notion of ...

Social Security COLA is estimated to be around 2.5%. For many retirees, rising costs of Medicare premiums could offset much ...

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves has secured enough signatures to trigger a vote on bill that would end Social Security on ...

Nick Begich is challenging Rep. Mary Peltola (D) in a House race that could help determine control of the chamber.

Representative payees have received millions of dollars in incorrect payments, according to the findings of a federal audit.

If you’re on Social Security or care for someone who is, take another look at your mail. Two families got letters about ...

Curious if you qualify for Supplemental Security Income? Here are the eligibility requirements and how to apply.