Will You Ever See a Social Security Check? Social Security is one of those things we all hear a lot about but most of us don’t completely understand. You might know there’s an issue about Social Security funds depleting, but that probably doesn’t mean what you think it means.

You Can Find Your Social Security Earnings Online You’ve probably heard Social Security is running out, but that may not mean what you think. If Congress does nothing to fix Social Security, the Trust Fund will run dry by 2034, but recipients will still get 75% of their estimated benefits. The Soc Read more ... ial Security Administration has a website where you ...

$5.00 Increase?! How to Stretch Your Social Security Check On average, seniors will get an extra $5.00 per month in their Social Security checks next year. If only $5.00 was what it used to be, but we all know it is not.

Obama Once Proposed Cutting Social Security. Here’s What Changed His Mind. Sometimes, activism works.

How Social Security Wages Determine Your Retirement Benefits | Fox Business Social Security wages include the money you earn that is subject to the Social Security portion of payroll taxes -- also known as OASDI taxes.

Column: Social Security - A brave new world starts this week The Social Security "file-ocalypse" came and went, and the system is still standing. Workers are claiming benefits and the Social Security Administration still is making payments.

Ten Common Myths About Social Security Happy belated birthday Social Security! Yes, in case you didn't hear, the Social Security program recently turned 80. In honor of its birthday, let's clear up a few myths that you may have heard instead: 1) Social Security is just for the retired Read more ... and disabled. One of the most valuable benefits [...]

Illegal immigrants to be eligible for Social Security, Medicare Illegal immigrants who apply for work permits in the U.S. under President Obama’s new executive actions will be eligible for Social Security and Medicare, the White House says.

How retiring early affects Social Security benefits For about the past 10 years, I have earned more than the $106,800 income ceiling when Social Security contributions stop. My question is, during the time from age 59 to 62 (or age 66, for that matter), will my monthly Social Security payout drop dras Read more ... tically because I'm not contributing? Is this a good reason to take the Social Security money at age 62?

10 Social Security rules you won’t believe What is in doubt is some of the language used in the Social Security rulebook. If it’s been awhile since you’ve dipped your toe in these waters – or if you’ve never yet had the pleasure – let’s just say that Social Security’s written gu Read more ... idelines won’t win any awards for clarity, self-awareness or inspiration. The authors of a new book, Get What’s Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security by Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Philip Moeller, and Paul Solman, have spent years studying the Social Security system in order to share the best tips and clearest information about how to claim maximum benefits.