Understanding these rules could spare you from some unpleasant surprises.

There are millions of older Americans today collecting Social Security. And for many people, those benefits make it possible ...

This article walks through determining how much Social Security you'll receive.

For most people, the Social Security payroll tax is just a 6.2% deduction on their paycheck. Few know where the money goes, how it's calculated, or why rules differ based on income, job type, or ...