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

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

The SSA is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

People often think of "reaching retirement" as one set date—and at least from an employment standpoint, that's largely true.

There are several key dates for Social Security retirees throughout the year.

Master these 8 Social Security terms—from full retirement age to survivor benefits—and make smarter claiming decisions that ...

Tax aside, the wage base limit is also important to track for individuals looking to receive the maximum monthly Social ...

In the 1960s, Bob Dylan released an album called “The Times, They Are a-Changin’.” I seriously doubt that the troubadour was thinking about Social Security when he wrote those ballads. But I can tell ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the wait is over: the SSA has announced official updates for 2026 following delays ...