The paper also found that if Social Security had begun investing in the stock market in 1984 or 1997, the program would own less than 4% of the market today; by comparison, state and local pension ...

A sudden influx of cash pouring into the stock market is likely to drive up prices. The market may feel a little topsy-turvy ...

If billionaires paid taxes into the Social Security system, they're likely eligible to collect Social Security benefits in ...

Retirement can be a scary thing. You're going from a steady paycheck to not earning a living any longer. And no matter how much money you manage to save before you retire, there's always the ...

The $18,984 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook: If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings.

Retirement and disability funds face depletion in the next decade, with Congress urged to act to correct the looming ...

Those who retire at age 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month, while waiting until 67—the full retirement age—increases the ...

Dividend stocks don't make any promises -- but there could be a lot of upside. Social Security is generally considered a guaranteed source of retirement income.

Image source: Getty Images. Social Security guarantees you a monthly benefit for life -- with a catch. If you work and pay into Social Security throughout your career, you're generally entitled to ...