Friday morning I opened my email to find a message from Social Security that apparently arrived in my inbox at 1 a.m. The ...

(NEXSTAR) — There have been several changes to government benefit payments already this year, including increased checks for some and clawbacks for outstanding overpayments for others. In about two ...

The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire ...

The Social Security Administration lied about the GOP budget bill in a message to beneficiaries. Can we trust anything it ...

I have a very good friend whose daughter was born with a rare disease that caused her body to grow at a rapid rate when she was very young, and her organs, including her heart, were not given a chance ...

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take ...

Over half a million people still get their Social Security benefits via paper checks. They’ll need a waiver by the end of ...

July's second round of payments will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule and how your payment date is determined.

To change your name with Social Security, provide proof of identity, name change and citizenship. You can do it online, via mail or at a Social Security office.

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