Social Security has a big birthday coming up next year -- it's turning 90! It's kept many millions of people out of poverty for decades and was recently supporting more than 71 million people with around $1.5 trillion in benefits for the year.

GOBankingRates reported on the 41 states in America that won’t tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Missouri and Kansas elected to stop taxing Social Security benefits in 2024, as did Kansas shortly thereafter,

In 1983, Congress passed a law that gradually increased the age at which people may receive 100% of their Social Security benefits from 65 to 67, a change that was felt over the following decades as Americans approached their retirement age, according to Bipartisan Policy Cente r. The increase aimed to match increasing life expectancy.

The Senate on Saturday passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would repeal provisions that reduce benefits for some retired federal workers who also get other benefits.

More Georgians will become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2025. But the Social Security full retirement age is increasing. Here's more.

The age at which full retirement benefits can be received rises next year, as experts warn those preparing to retire not to be caught out.

Some retirees come up with creative ways to supplement their Social Security when they can’t rely on retirement accounts or pensions. Eldonna Edwards, a retired former certified massage therapist and author based in California,

If you wait to claim spousal benefits until your full retirement age, you can receive up to half the amount of your spouse's benefit.

Understanding the nuances of Social Security benefits can significantly impact your financial stability during retirement. With varying benefits based on the age you choose to retire, it's crucial to weigh your options carefully.

Many people still opt to start claiming Social Security benefits at the earliest possible age of 62. The earlier you claim, the more checks you receive, however, it does reduce your monthly benefits by up to 30%.