Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935.

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.

The Social Security Administration will announce next year's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on Oct. 15. Based on recent inflation data, that COLA is estimated at 2.7%. If the cost of Medicare Part B ...

Those who receive Social Security benefits are expected to see a slight increase in their payments next year. However, senior advocates say the pay bump isn’t likely to be enough to meet rising costs ...