If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...

The Senior Citizen League estimates Social Security benefits will receive a 2.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.

Time is running out to avert a Social Security cataclysm, said William A. Galston in The Wall Street Journal. The program's ...

Lawmakers have options they can explore to prevent an unwanted scenario. But it's important to brace for cuts if you're ...

Key Points The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your ...

Social Security is a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans, particularly retirees and individuals with disabilities who ...

A former FAA employee from Blue Springs, Missouri, pleaded guilty to mail fraud after stealing $55,000 in Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration announced a major update to its technological advancements on Wednesday as part of its larger mission, led by new Commissioner Frank Bisignano, to modernize the ...

Today - Wednesday, July 23 - the Social Security Administration (SSA) is to send out the final batch of payments on its ...

Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.

Only 36% of Americans say they have confidence in Social Security’s future, according to a new survey by AARP.