Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-N.J., has introduced legislation, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, that would remove the requirement for Social Security benefits to be included in taxable income.

Though Social Security is in no danger of insolvency, the prospect of a big benefit cut is very much on the table.

When you can expect to receive monthly Social Security benefits depends on your age and date of birth. Here's how to maximize your monthly benefits.

The Social Security Fairness Act was proposed to reverse the rules surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

I am 72 and delayed getting Social Security benefits until I was 70 to increase the benefits. I have remarried, and my new wife is 53. If she starts receiving reduced spousal benefits before reaching her full retirement age,

HR 82 would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision, called WEP, and the Government Pension Offset, or GPO, sections of the Social Security law that curbed benefits for about 2.8 million public employees.

Before retirement, it pays to know your options for Social Security. There are certain rules that can make a big difference in how much you get in each check.

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retirees. According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of retirees say their monthly Social Security benefits are a major source of income. Another 28% said Social Security played at least a minor role in their budget.