The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated its identity verification process, enhancing security but potentially ...

Social Security scams are certainly not new, so receiving an unexpected email about your account can seem suspicious.

The agency currently has a backlog of approximately 575,000 applications thanks to a prior policy involved in the application ...

In the wake of massive federal budget cuts, the Social Security Administration (SSA) faces significant challenges. With ...

A newly released analysis of last year’s RIBridges data breach revealed how the hackers gained access to the system.

So you should plan for the worst and hope for the best. That means you need to make sure you build up a cash reserve while you wait for your first payment. All of the money you are owed will arrive ...

Social Security’s approximate 73 million beneficiaries have seen some key changes to benefits and services in the first 100 ...

requires both applicants and beneficiaries to provide proof of identity in person if they are unable to access their "My Social Security” account, which requires online identity verification.

The Social Security Administration (SSA ... Changes at the SSA and the push to move people to use more online services The pace of change at the SSA has been hectic and not without hiccups.

The easiest way is to work with us online using a personal Social Security account. More than 71 million Americans use our online services through my Social Security. If you don’t have an account or ...

Your Social Security benefit depends on your earnings history and your age at sign-up. Delaying Social Security by even one month can permanently increase your benefit. Those already claiming may ...