The first Social Security payment for the month of August is set to be sent to recipients this week, however those who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may see smaller ...

Until you get the hang of it, the timing of Social Security payments can be a bit confusing. After all, not all recipients get paid on the same date, and if you receive Supplemental Security Income, ...

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

The maximum taxable earnings limit will increase in 2026, so some workers will have more pay withheld to cover Social Security taxes. Social Security's full retirement age (FRA) will increase in 2026, ...

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. SSA beneficiaries can expect a ...

For years, there have been rumors that Social Security is on the brink of bankruptcy. Thankfully, things aren't quite that dire. Social Security cannot go broke and run out of money because it's ...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a clear mind about the value of Social Security on Aug. 14, 1935, the day he signed it into law. “The civilization of the past hundred years, with its startling ...

Social Security plays an important role in retirement for most Americans. Separating myth from fact can help you prepare for it. Based on current projections, Social Security isn't going bankrupt.

It's been over a week since the first round of Social Security payments this month, and the second round will be arriving to recipients within the next few days. If you're unsure when you're supposed ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of Americans, but after 90 years, the program faces significant financial challenges that could reshape it for future generations. If Congress ...

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.