Whether you are a few years out from full retirement age or you are just beginning your career, there is no better time to ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

A disabled Knoxville firefighter, injured in the line of duty, is battling the Social Security Administration for disability ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

Ninety-three percent of Americans consider Social Security an important federal program and the majority of Americans want ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

Paper checks are considerably costlier than electronic fund transfers (EFTs). Whereas a paper check costs the U.S. government about $0.50 to issue, an EFT costs less than $0.15. This should reduce ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

The SSA has ended paper Social Security checks, urging you to switch to direct deposit or Direct Express to keep benefits ...