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

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 ...

Social Security's Trustees just delivered some bad news about the state of the program's finances. Benefit cuts may be closer than previously anticipated. Despite an unfavorable outlook, you still ...

More and more Americans will be forced make the trek to their local Social Security office to finalize claims or enroll in benefits starting next month. The Social Security Administration reported an ...

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

The trust fund responsible for doling out monthly benefits to retired workers and survivor beneficiaries is an estimated eight years away from slashing payouts. President Trump has overseen a number ...

Big changes are coming to Social Security in the year ahead, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know. These changes don't ...

For some Social Security recipients, benefit checks might arrive in a lesser amount in the coming months. Meanwhile, some others may have recently gotten a bump in their benefits. The Social Security ...