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Social Security is a financial lifeline for retirees, but the way you access it is shifting. As 2025 unfolds, administrative ...

A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

This November is a prime example of how weekends can throw a wrench into your Social Security payments. Keep reading to find ...

Navigating a massive bureaucracy like the Social Security Administration can seem daunting, but the federal government is offering a new way for 97 million Americans who already have online accounts ...

Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Oct. 1 and will get another on Oct.

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The "letter" is personally addressed to the Social Security recipient, which may make it appear more legitimate. It falsely claims social security recipients are under investigation for tax fraud. The ...

During its first six months, the Trump administration made key changes to Social Security, including resuming garnishing benefits for delinquent student loans and increasing the amount withheld from ...