Navigating a massive bureaucracy like the Social Security Administration can seem daunting, but the federal government is offering a new way for 97 million Americans who already have online accounts ...

The third round of September’s Social Security payments, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive payments on Sept. 24.

Social Security undergoes the same changes each year, but Americans consistently score poorly when quizzed on the retirement program.

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a new tool designed to give millions of Americans easier access to ...

Another round of Social Security payments is hitting bank accounts this week, and some recipients stand to get double deposits in the last round of August payments, while others may see a sudden ...