Most Social Security recipients feel as though cuts are inevitable at some point in their lives. At the current deficit, Social Security would need to cut benefits by about 23% beginning in 2034.

Social Security is one of America's most valued and important social programs, but unfortunately, it's facing a significant problem: The cost of the program is exceeding how much it's bringing in.

Independent forecasts point to Social Security's 2026 COLA making history -- but there's a catch. A sour note will likely be cast over this year's COLA announcement because of a rapidly rising expense ...

With 37 million members and a massive budget, AARP claims it's the voice in Washington for senior citizens, America's most reliable voting bloc. But last week, AARP created a firestorm by saying it ...

Analysts currently expect another considerable raise for Social Security benefits in 2026. The Senior Citizens League expects ...

WASHINGTON - Once considered untouchable, Social Security is now in play in the debt-ceiling negotiations. And that could mean higher income taxes for many U.S. families in addition to shaved benefits ...

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s. The programs, which serve around 70 million Americans each, also contribute to the ...

Nowadays, everyone's trying to get answers out of AI. Ask it to plan a vacation, write a press release, fix a résumé—it'll do all that. But what about when you ask economic questions? Here's what ...