A new scam involves fake letters that appear to be from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts — but it's a ploy to trick seniors, agency warns.

Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

You've probably read multiple headlines about changes to Social Security, or maybe you're about to retire and wondering if your payments will cover expenses.

Many Americans planning for retirement worry about Social Security and whether the amount of money they expect to receive as monthly income will be available when their working careers are over. Personal finance bestselling author and radio host Dave Ramsey — and AARP,

You could also pay more in Social Security payroll taxes next year, even if you earn less than the taxable wage base. If you got a raise or a new job that pays more, you will owe taxes on this additional income. The good news is, since you're used to paying Social Security taxes on all your income already, you probably won't notice the difference.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation gauge, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, despite the government shutdown, a Trump administration official told CNN.

Social Security checks have undergone a huge change, and it has some people up in arms. That’s because the Treasury Department stopped issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments, and most other federal programs on Sept. 30, which is all part of an executive order with a plan for modernizing the government.