You will receive Social Security on Dec. 3, and SSI on Dec. 1, if you began receiving Social Security before May 1997 or if ...

The new law, which will go into effect July 1, will restrict access to death certificates with Social Security numbers to ...

For anyone trying to map out retirement income, the way Social Security cost-of-living adjustments work can be just as ...

In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their full benefits. The full ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can ...

Social Security's rules are getting an update for 2026. A big change is coming that could impact certain wage earners. Knowing what to expect could make it easier to manage your finances. If you've ...

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You earn eligibility by earning enough work credits. When you are retired, there is a very good chance that you will collect Social Security benefits and that these benefits will be an important ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You're allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you're at least 62 ...

When Dolores Taylor needed to update her bank information with the Social Security Administration (SSA) earlier this year, the 84-year-old Alaska resident called her local Social Security office and ...