While some deductions are optional, garnishments and levies for federal debts and court orders can slash retirement benefits.

Social Security COLA has been in effect for a month, and that means you should have received your boosted check.

More than 3 million people are about to get a bump to their Social Security checks thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act, a new law that eliminates two previous rules that reduced retirees ...

Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the ...

In 26 days, Supplemental Security Income checks for March, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible ...

Elon Musk's DOGE was previously granted access to the US Treasury Department's payment systems, drawing the ire of many ...

Musk now has access to the US Treasury payment system, which handles Social Security checks. Will your check be on time? Will ...

Your lifetime earnings and the age at which you decide to retire are the two main factors that define the size of your monthly Social Security check. Benefits payments are also adjusted annually ...

you can expect to get your Social Security check on the second Wednesday of every month — in this case, Feb. 12. If you were born on the 11th through the 20th of the month, you can expect to get ...

Preparing ahead of time for what happens to your Social Security check when your spouse dies can help ease your stress during these challenging times. Is a Spouse Eligible for Social Security ...

Social Security is the main source of income for many in retirement, and can provide a level of financial protection for you and your family. But what happens if you are receiving a Social ...