Individuals over the age of 65 can claim $6,000 as a tax deduction, as of their next tax filing, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Those who file joint returns can claim this amount ...

The White House has not commented on a report finding famine in Gaza. Analysts say that absent U.S. pressure, Israel is ...

In June 2025, for example, the average Social Security payment to retired workers was $2,005.05. Going back to the start of ...

When you retire, you may end up needing less income than what you need during your working years. The reason is because a ...

In May, months after a full proposal would be typically released, the administration offered what it called a “skinny budget” ...

Based on projections, retirees should prepare for a larger increase than in 2025, but it still may not be good enough.

The search of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton’s home and office is raising questions about ...

Posts claimed that these 55 million visa holders, plus about 25 million or more people living in the country illegally, means ...

Gov. Janet Mills signed a proclamation recognizing the 90th anniversary of Social Security in Maine.

The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025. If you want to receive the maximum Social Security check in 2026, or at the very least maximize the amount you receive in the future, here's what ...

You'd assume that not being able to collect benefits could upend your retirement. But there's another factor that could cause ...

The Social Security Act was signed into law in August 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and has been a cornerstone of ...