Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance Dear Seeking: It is fairly easy to sign up ...

Many people are mentally ready to start receiving Social Security checks long before they become eligible for them at 62. But wanting checks and actually applying for them are two separate things. If ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles applications for Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, survivor, and more. You can apply for any kind of Social Security benefit ...

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) must be notified when you legally change your name, and this includes name changes through marriage, divorce, or a court order - so how do ...

Surviving family members are responsible for reporting the death of a beneficiary to the Social Security Administration. The report is crucial before applying for survivor benefits for eligible family ...

Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don't even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance You may already be aware that age 65 is ...