American workers are eligible to set up an account at SSA.gov in order to track and optimize their forthcoming Social ...

Is your Social Security record accurate? Missing earnings could cost $100,000+ in retirement. Here's how to check and fix ...

With a SIM-swapping attack, scammers hijack your phone number to gain access to apps on your phone—including banking apps.

The SSA is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who retired ...

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 ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

The vast majority of Social Security recipients will see the benefits change from the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment in their first payment of the new year. Some, however, will see the COLA raise in ...

Social Security and SSI payments will continue during the government shutdown as they are mandated by law. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will increase Social Security and SSI payments starting in ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...