With Black Friday, CyberMonday and the holidays, you're likely to have a lot of items in the mail. Scammers take advantage of ...

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

Retirees living on just Social Security can keep their holiday budgets down with some careful planning and thrifty ...

The holiday shopping rush has become a hunting ground for cybercriminals. As millions of consumers chase bargains this Black ...

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

Answer: Report the crime to your local police and file an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at ...

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

When you file is one of the biggest levers you control. File at 62, and you lock in a permanently smaller check. Wait until ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% bump in benefits in 2026, but health care alone may eat up their extra ...

HAEA says about 2,000 employees were affected in a targeted breach of employment data. Learn how to protect your data.

SSA offices nationwide are remaining open, but many are limiting the services they can provide in person. According to the SSA, local offices will continue to help with benefit applications, appeals, ...

Some Social Security offices closed early this week due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, now officially the longest in the country's history, While there has "not been ...