The possibility of further Social Security cutbacks has been a reality for years. But with Republicans taking over Congress, Social Security advocates are worried that deep cuts will ...

Republican Congressman Jason Smith has been named to the Ways and Means Committee, the body that reviews and makes recommendations for government budgets. What does Smith’s appointment ...

The sustainability of the Social Security system has been an issue for years, and solutions are oft debated but rarely agreed upon. But in the eyes of the public, one idea is more ...

States are trying to solidify themselves as retirement destinations for seniors – which is why many states are lowering their estate taxes in coming years. From Kiplinger: In 2015, ...

Tom Corbett has until January 20 before Tom Wolf takes over as governor of Pennsylvania. Corbett has spent the last year pushing for pension reform, but the proposed bills never gained ...

Social Security scams are a constant threat to retirees – but they are easier to avoid if you know what to look for. One form of fraud happens when you receive a phone call or email ...

Seniors face a cornucopia of uncertainties entering retirement: will investments do well? Will inflation eat into my benefits? Will I outlive my savings? Over at the Brookings Institute, ...

Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff has been answering Social Security questions and giving advice on the subject for years. But he wrote one of his more interesting columns ...

For the first time since 2011, the Social Security Administration is mailing paper benefit statements to beneficiaries. The paper statements are going out to people who fall into one ...

President Obama last week issued an executive order that deferred deportations for around 5 million immigrants. The order ensures that certain immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally ...