The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers ...

A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduce taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed ...

The Social Security Administration has reduced wait times for those contacting the agency. However, with its employees already overworked, upcoming changes could increase wait times again.

Social Security is changing how appointments and claims are handled starting March 7, 2026. Learn how this update could speed ...

If you are collecting Social Security right now, or planning to start soon, 2026 has brought more changes than most years. A new cost-of-living bump, a major administrative overhaul launching in days, ...

As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.

New enforcement efforts at the SSA are catching retirees off guard. Learn how these overlooked changes could impact your Social Security income in 2026.

Mamdani is facing criticism over ID requirements for the city’s paid emergency snow shovelers as a major blizzard approaches.

What originated as a narrow procurement notice has grown into a broader effort that links machine-learning models with government and commercial records, creating an enforcement infrastructure ...

However, some retirees on Social Security face a much bigger potential tax burden than others, and lawmakers are trying to change that with the passage of new legislation. The new proposed law would ...

The Social Security Administration is making significant adjustments to its spousal benefits program in 2026, ensuring that ...