There’s a reason seniors are told to think carefully before signing up for their Social Security benefits. The age at which ...

Monthly relief of $500 is set to continue into 2026 for select households, offering a rare bit of predictability in a year of ...

Cook County, Illinois, has made the decision to extend its groundbreaking guaranteed income program through 2026, continuing to provide $500 monthly checks to thousands of low- and middle-income ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

Social Security beneficiaries who previously received excess payments could see their monthly checks cut in half as early as next week, after the agency's new recovery rules take effect on Thursday.

There are a few reasons why your Social Security benefits may be smaller than you'd like them to be. You may be able to undo your filing for larger monthly payments. Working a few extra years could ...

If you know anyone on Social Security, you may have heard them complain that their checks don't go far enough. While the average monthly benefit has now climbed to nearly $2,000, that's still well ...

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves January's payment to Dec. 31.

It can be tempting to take a lump sum when you’re able to cash out a pension. Taking the money means you can use it immediately, and it could be your ticket to an early retirement. Do a break-even ...

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Thousands of low- and middle-income residents in Cook County, Illinois, are set to receive continued financial support following the "historic success" of the Midwestern region's guaranteed income ...