In the 1970s, the U.S. government changed the way Social Security benefits are calculated, cutting payouts for retirees. A new study found that these cuts made a difference in retirees' lifespans—and ...

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth consecutive year. The last time beneficiaries received at least a 2.5% payout bump ...

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

A new legislative proposal could permanently eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits, offering significant ...

The Scottish Government recently announced that transfers of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards to Adult Disability ...

Frank Bisignano is looking to restructure operations as part of a broader modernization effort under Donald Trump's ...

Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for governor, pledges a progressive agenda should she earn a four-year stay at the Executive Mansion. She has laid out ambitious agendas ...

Social Security rules changed this year—learn the four updates that could impact your benefits, retirement planning and ...

Part two of The Virginia Mercury’s On the Record series examines Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s ...

The first Social Security payment for the month of September is set to be sent this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Sen. Ruben Gallego has introduced the “You Earn It, You Keep It Act” to permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits, offset by applying payroll taxes to incomes above $250,000. The ...

The Social Security Fairness Act has repealed two major provisions that will provide financial relief for some.