Four people were arrested for allegedly stealing mail, including social security cards, in the eastern Twin Cities metro.

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

If you haven't yet hit your full retirement age, you're one of those retirees with fewer options for benefit increases.

One way that you can increase your check that many people overlook is by continuing to work and earn a higher income after ...

There are averages, however, that can give you a pretty good idea of how the typical beneficiary is currently faring, or a ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger ...

The Social Security earnings test applies to individuals who are working and claiming benefits while under their full ...

Social Security has some rules that surprise retirees — and one of them could mean big unexpected costs for seniors.

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

A growing number of Americans are worried that two of the country’s most important safety-net programs may not be around much ...