Most people know that Social Security alone won't be enough for a comfortable retirement. The numbers don't lie—the average monthly benefit in 2025 is around $1,976, adding up to about $23,712 a year, ...

Filing for bankruptcy isn't a decision that most people take lightly, and for good reason. Not only does a bankruptcy have a significant impact on your finances, but you must also meet specific ...

The Bush administration is advancing a proposal to levy higher premiums and deductibles on upper-income seniors enrolled in Medicare's new prescription drug benefit, raising fees on beneficiaries with ...

Even billionaires are entitled to Social Security based on the way the program works. Some lawmakers have proposed means testing for Social Security eligibility. Taking Social Security away from the ...

In their Feb. 25 op-ed “DOGE Won’t Be Enough to Get Debt Under Control,” James Baker III and John Diamond are correct to focus on the need to cut old-age programs. Although it’s often viewed as ...