With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using login.gov, and managing your benefits.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...

Social Security scams are certainly not new, so receiving an unexpected email about your account can seem suspicious. Contributing to the concern is the seemingly never-ending changes impacting the ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

Be careful when seeking help accessing your Social Security account, as the information is highly sensitive. Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting ...

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New identity proofing requirements for certain transactions, like changing an address, could especially impact people in rural areas, with transportation difficulties and with limited technology ...

The Social Security Administration plans to reduce in-person visits by 50% by fiscal year 2026, pushing users online. Learn ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has processed over 2.5 million retroactive payments for teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions who were previously locked out ...

The Social Security Administration this week sent out an email to many Americans celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and touting the measure’s tax relief for ...