With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using ...

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.

SSA beneficiaries can expect a payment on Nov. 3, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Nov. 26. SSI recipients will receive November’s payment on Oct. 31, because Nov. 1 falls on a weekend. The government shutdown ...

If you are divorced, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. Whether you can or not depends on a number of factors, including how long you were ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has processed over 2.5 million retroactive payments for teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions who were previously locked out ...

The Social Security Administration this week sent out an email to many Americans celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and touting the measure’s tax relief for ...

Beginning Wednesday, the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years. Many activities are affected by the lapse in funding, and many employees are also furloughed. Social Security ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

The Social Security Administration is surging staff to its customer service phone operations in the latest effort to address a massive influx of calls that has overwhelmed its struggling 1-800 number.