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Senior citizens are getting a tax break in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, but it’s not the ...

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

The way annuities affect Social Security benefits may surprise you. Here's how they interact and what to watch for.

One of the hallmarks that set the Social Security Administration apart from other government programs was its sedulous avoidance of anything resembling partisan politics. That was a key to its ...

Your retirement security is at risk as government data shows major trust fund depletion in just eight years. Social Security ...

Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?

Find out when the major money-related provisions of One Big Beautiful Bill take effect, including Medicare, Social Security, ...

Choosing the right Medicare coverage, deciding whether to buy a long-term-care insurance policy and determining when to claim ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a ...

Key Points Medicare Part B premiums are a big expense for many retirees. In 2025, the standard monthly Part B premium is $185 ...