Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
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The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.
Between May 2009 and August 2022, the woman collected more than $100,000 in benefits she did not qualify for.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
More than three-quarters of Americans fear Social Security won't provide enough to live on when they retire, AARP study finds.
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Police were called to the area of Tioga Street around 4:45 a.m. on Friday.
PRT said the agency is getting $350,000 from VisitPittsburgh that will help cover costs of expanded service.
A man told police he was robbed of his jewelry on Forbes Avenue by a man who claimed he had a gun.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Police were called to the area of Tioga Street around 4:45 a.m. on Friday.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
PRT said the agency is getting $350,000 from VisitPittsburgh that will help cover costs of expanded service.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his weekend guide!
Izzazu Salon has a brand-new location in South Hills, and Daisy Jade took a field trip to check out the hottest hair trends.
We’re talking with Extreme Coupon-er, Shayna, about spring saving tips and tricks!
Om Lab by the Om Lounge in the Strip District is taking fitness to new heights with some jump in their step! Team PTL's Daisy Jade checked them out!
PTL producer Maria's cat has a special talent, and it's the inspiration for a new video game! Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more to kick off today's episode of PTL!
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn State's women's hockey team will take on Wisconsin at home in the national semifinal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The first two days of the NCAA men's basketball tournament are considered by many fans to be an undeclared holiday and the unofficial beginning of spring.
The race is being run on Saturday morning during the weekend of the NFL Draft.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Ross Township leaders have proposed measures to regulate the number of massage parlors popping up in the community.
Erica Mokay is back with another Frugal Friday, and this time she's looking into where you can get a better deal: Dollar General or Dollar Tree.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Police were called to Tioga Street in Pittsburgh's Homewood shooting early Friday morning.
According to police, a man said he was approached by another man who said he had a gun and took jewelry from around his neck.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
