For millions of retirees, Social Security benefits are a core part of their monthly income. Now, a newly introduced bill in Congress could change how some of those benefits are taxed — particularly for certain public sector retirees. The proposal aims to ...

Your Social Security check may be lower than expected. Learn about four common deductions that can reduce your monthly payment and affect retirement income.

Retirees and those approaching retirement would do well to stay on top of changes to Social Security and changes to tax laws — and changes related to both Social Security and taxes. Here's a look at some recent Social Security changes to know about ...

A 68-year-old retiree living alone collects $30,000 a year from Social Security and pulls another $35,000 from a traditional IRA to satisfy required minimum distributions (RMDs). On paper, $65,000 of gross income sounds like a careful middle-class budget.

Social Security faces insolvency by 2034, requiring benefit cuts or tax increases to fix. Past reforms highlight unpredictable economic impacts and the need for bipartisan compromise. Policy ideas include expanding coverage,

COLA amid rising inflation concerns. Sen. Ted Cruz calls Trump accounts for newborns "Social Security personal accounts," saying they could build momentum for future payroll tax reform. A proposed bill from Sen.

Retirees with ample nest eggs often wonder if they should delay Social Security until 70, when the benefits are significantly higher. The math says yes, more often than not, but only if the bridge years are planned carefully.