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The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

If you're already claiming Social Security, there's a limit on how much you can earn Working in retirement can bring in necessary income, but there's a limit to how much you can earn before the ...

Low-income retirees say that returning to work would mean a higher paycheck, but lower food, health, and housing benefits.

On Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration is expected to reveal a number of key program changes. These include a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment, earnings-test limit, and wage cap. It's important ...

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight. By Tara Siegel Bernard When Rebekah Walker noticed she was ...

If you go back to work in retirement, there may be a surprising cost in store. Working in retirement isn’t unusual. About 20% of retirees who initially left the workforce returned and were working ...