Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

Some new numbers have emerged regarding social security and COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment). Doug and Lee break down what this might mean to beneficiaries of the government program as well as future ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S.

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The top Social Security check could be hefty right now, but few retirees actually qualify for the maximum amount.

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

As Republicans and Democrats clash over a funding bill, a partial government shutdown looms Oct. 1. Here's what happens during a shutdown.

The Trump administration is phasing out paper checks starting next week but those who haven't switched to online payments ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...