New leadership in Washington has prompted questions about Social Security's future. Some experts say privatizing the program could be the answer.

The discussion around privatizing Social Security in the U.S. is a contentious one, with potential for higher returns through individual investment clashing with increased financial risk and the erosion of guaranteed security for retirees.

Social Security has long been a cornerstone of retirement security in the U.S., providing benefits to retirees through a system funded by payroll taxes. Over the years, various p

With big staff cuts coming to an agency already struggling to provide customer service, Social Security claimants should begin preparing, advisors said.

You may have heard the rumor that Social Security is about to go broke. And thankfully, that’s all it is — a rumor. Social Security can’t go broke because it gets funded by payroll taxes. So as long as there’s an active labor force,