Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO, triggers retroactive lump-sum payments, and raises monthly ...

As Social Security faces a looming funding shortfall, it's up to lawmakers to find a way to shore up its financial outlook. At a recent Senate committee hearing, lawmakers presented their ideas for ...

Social Security becomes available to most Americans at age 62. Not surprisingly, that’s the most popular age for claiming the retirement benefit. Hey: It’s money. But is 62 the best age to claim ...

Social Security is supposed to provide some stability in retirement. It's a regular monthly check that lasts as long as you live -- or is it? Ask many workers today, and they're not sure whether ...