Social Security Benefits

About 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.

Whether you're looking forward to retirement or COVID-19 has you a little rattled about your senior years, there are a few rules you should be keeping in mind to ensure you're as prepared as possible.

Here are the cases when filing early for Social Security makes a lot of sense.

You may also be able to tap your emergency fund to pay your bills, or use the $1,200 stimulus check that may be on its way.

Here is what you need to know about potential Social Security benefit changes.

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.