As Social Security faces a looming funding shortfall, it's up to lawmakers to find a way to shore up its financial outlook. At a recent Senate committee hearing, lawmakers presented their ideas for ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security benefits are a core part of their monthly income. Now, a newly introduced bill in Congress could change how some of those benefits are taxed — particularly ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing Social Security funds from ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Larry Fink, CEO of multinational investment company BlackRock, has proposed a major change to how Social Security ...

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If you have a short work history, it could also remove one zero-income year from your benefit calculation. Some early Social Security claimers who are still working could see their benefits ...

President Donald Trump has suggested reviving gold Social Security cards while touring Elvis Presley’s Graceland museum on Monday, after being shown a novelty version once owned by the rock ‘n’ roll ...

Newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told senators during his confirmation hearing that he wanted to keep the department out of the headlines. That won’t be easy. The ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Sen. Markwayne Mullin said he would strive to ‘bring peace of mind and confidence to the agency.’ Kristi Noem was ...

Social Security benefits could go through a major change in six years. Current and future workers could be hurt by the change. Saving more money now could help ensure you’re prepared for changes to ...

With Social Security on track to go broke in less than seven years, a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) is proposing a solution: Cap Social Security payouts to $100 ...

You go to work for the paycheck, obviously. But there can be other benefits to your job, too -- an opportunity to socialize or a chance to help others, for example. And while you might not think about ...