The second wave of November Social Security payments arrives this week. We break down the payment schedule and explain the ...

Social Security retirees must ensure that they have registered online for a my Social Security account by Nov. 19. Those who ...

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

Welcome to the Pensacola News Journal's Student of the Week poll. The best and the brightest of Escambia and Santa Rosa County high schools will be highlighted weekly, with readers choosing the ...

Social Security payments for November are set to go out on their usual schedule despite the government shutdown shaking up operations in Washington, D.C. Social Security typically pays benefits on ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...

Claiming your Social Security benefits can help you cover some retirement expenses. If you are planning to claim your Social Security income in 2026, a little bit of preparation can go a long way.

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...