When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

WASHINGTON (WBAY) - The Social Security Administration is warning about a new scam. It’s coming as an unexpected letter, email or text with a threat that your Social Security number is being suspended ...

With all the talk about security breaches, it can feel scary to give out your Social Security number (SSN) or any other personal information. After all, that number can help scammers take advantage of ...

From home owners loans to bank accounts, you need your Social Security number for just about every major financial move you make. And while most people know better than to plaster sensitive ...

You’ve probably read all the warnings about not sharing your personal Social Security information. But there’s another warning you should heed to protect your physical Social Security card. The Social ...

Scammers view retirees as a rich source of easy-to-access money. A recent scam involves crooks claiming to be the Social Security Administration. You can protect your private information by remaining ...

Initial projections aren't calling for a very large Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Even if the official COLA comes in higher, seniors may not be happy with it. It's best to ...

Even with cost-of-living increases, Social Security barely covers basic living expenses in most places. But regardless of how far your money goes where you live, retirees count on these benefits and ...

Social Security is the backbone of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans, yet most people have only a rough ...

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that ...