social security

Tens of millions of older Americans are getting the biggest raise of their lifetimes. The U.S. says Social Security beneficiaries will see an 8.7% increase in monthly payments this upcoming year.

The average recipient will receive more than $140 a month extra beginning in January.

The White House says President Joe Biden has fired the Social Security commissioner.

The COLA affects household budgets for about 1 in 5 Americans.

For Medicare, it could mean that hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical providers would be paid only part of their agreed-upon fees.

Some of the calls spoof the IRS toll-free number to appear to be legitimate.

Chief U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Freudenthal ordered Jaime Nieto Rock Springs to pay $143,243.73 in restitution for unpaid taxes and interest for his crime of tax evasion.

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says she thinks new house speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisc) may end up being one of the greatest house speakers in U.S. history.

Social Security announces changes.

Another year, another small raise for millions of people who rely on Social Security, veterans' benefits and federal pensions.