As a final thought, Social Security benefits are based on two major factors: (1) the age at which you claim benefits, and (2) ...

Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't ...

The Administration will phase out paper benefit checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to direct deposit and Direct ...

The Trump administration will soon suspend paper Social Security checks in a move toward modernizing federal payments. As of ...

Social Security is particularly vital for older women and people of color, who often work low-wage jobs that don’t offer ...

A proposal by Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine could help fill the funding gap.

Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...

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A study found that people whose Social Security numbers are leaked through data breaches are far likelier to be targeted by ...

If you're preparing for retirement, the landscape is about to shift again. The Social Security full retirement age in 2025 is ...

Social Security's future funding faces significant challenges that could affect millions of retirees. Creating multiple ...