Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for the blind and disabled as well as low-income seniors. It provides a monthly check worth up to $967 per month for a qualifying individual or $1,450 per month for a qualifying couple.

CRFB says Trump's plan would lead to a 33% cut in benefits by 2035. Here's how to help secure your retirement no matter what the future of Social Security is.

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our nation's retirees. But he's not oblivious to the fact that altering Social Security comes with potentially negative ramifications. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2013, Trump said:

Now that Donald Trump is back for a second presidential term, another big political shift will happen simultaneously happen post-inauguration. The Republicans now fully control Congress, which

M edicare and Social Security benefits are not affected by President Donald Trump’s sweeping freeze on trillions of dollars of federal payments effectiv