Social Security is so overwhelmed by disability claims that some officials are awarding benefits without adequately reviewing applications.

People retiring today are part of the first generation of workers who have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. It's a historic shift that will only get worse for future retirees, according to an analysis by The Associated...

Workers will now receive their statements electronically rather than by mail, a move anticipated to save $70 million a year.