Social Security

President Obama's new budget proposal -- which will be formally unveiled next week -- includes a move to slow payments to Social Security.

As the budget battle to cut entitlements heats up, some argue that raising the retirement age will force the poor to subsidize the rich because the rich live longer.

The nation's largest retailer may see slump in February sales figures.

The short-term stimulus plan had pumped billions into the economy.

More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.

Seniors wonder whether 1.7 percent hike next year will be enough to cover fast-rising health care expenses.

Fortune Magazine’s Allan Sloan discusses his solutions to fixing Social Security, Medicare, and the tax code – without the help of politicians.

David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answers caller questions on personal finance, along with CBS MoneyWatch.com editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger.

Hi. I'm 53 years old and have had to go through the little bit of my retirement savings. Now, I have $5,000 to start something, as far as retirement goes. What should I do? I do not have anything through work. Actually, my workplace is on brink of closing right now. Lisa, Louisville, KY

The poverty rate among older Americans is up, with the highest rate among the "oldest old."