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

Sudden Social Security changes can take you by surprise and affect your check for the rest of your life. Learn about WEP, GPO ...

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Learn how to boost your Social Security benefits while working. Understand earning rules, timing strategies, and ways to ...

There is a good portion of the American population that relies on Social Security as their primary, and sometimes sole, source of income. In fact, nearly 7.4 million people rely on these benefits in ...

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

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Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...