Social Security Benefits

What you need to know about potential impacts on the program's future.

The impact of coronavirus has not yet been accounted for by the trustees.

How Social Security beneficiaries who do not file a tax return will receive their payment.

After Biden won 10 states on Super Tuesday, securing a solid delegate lead and resurrecting his 2020 campaign, Sanders has revived his criticism of Biden.

The Vermont senator hit the former vice president on his Social Security record, and Sanders touted his relationship with former President Barack Obama

The average monthly payment as of January was $574.83.

The former New York City mayor says he isn’t opposed to the idea – but there’s one big obstacle.

Eliminating that factor would make it more difficult for individuals who don’t speak English to obtain aid.

Earnings are only taxed up to a certain threshold to fund the popular program.

The former New York City mayor plans to help those currently in the workforce by creating a public-option retirement savings plan.

Cost of living adjustments are implemented in order to counteract the effects of inflation.

These are the money moves retirees wish they hadn't made. The big ones, of course, are starting to save too late and not saving enough, but there are other common regrets, according to certified financial planners from the Financial Planning Association and the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners.

It's part of an ongoing feud between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders over Social Security.

Biden claims Sanders is harping on comments that have been taken out of context.

Former Vice President Bide responds to Sen. Sanders criticism claiming Biden has supported making cuts to the program.

Biden has called for expanding Social Security and paying for it by imposing taxes on the wealthy.

Both candidates' 2020 campaign plans call for strengthening the popular program.

The program is an important piece of many people’s retirement plans, as 10,000 Baby Boomers turn age 65 each day.

Many still face the prospect of falling into poverty in retirement.

For about 63 million Social Security beneficiaries, the increase will take effect in January.