Many people are worried that Social Security won't be around forever. Due to the nature of how the program is funded, it cannot go bankrupt. Benefit cuts are a big possibility, and retirees and ...

Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday, marking a major milestone for the program that supplies monthly benefit checks to almost 70 million senior citizens, disabled people and ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges. By Mark Miller The concept of retirement as we know ...

We are told that Social Security is running out of money, facing bankruptcy, going broke. That language is figurative and imprecise, but many Americans take it literally. Nearly two-thirds of us ...

Social Security risks benefit cuts due to a funding shortfall. While it’s best to prepare for those cuts, also don’t assume the worst. Lawmakers have never let Social Security cut benefits, and there ...

If you say the words "Social Security" in a crowded room, you might get some interesting reactions. And some of those reactions may be rooted in fear. There are rumors flying that Social Security is ...

PCWorld explains how to distinguish legitimate security alerts from sophisticated phishing scams that cybercriminals use to steal login credentials. Recognizing fake warnings is crucial since ...