The go-broke date — or the date at which the programs will no longer have enough funds to pay full benefits — was pushed up ...

The cost-of-living adjustment, commonly referred to as COLA, has been a long-standing element of Social Security benefits, ...

The SSA releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about how much money the ...

Social Security is a crucial financial safety net for millions of Americans. To ensure you continue receiving your benefits, ...

If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy. "Claiming strategy" refers to determining when it's the right time to begin ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that digital Social Security cards will be available starting this ...

But did you know that you don’t have to reach retirement age to access the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) many benefits? “Social Security is one of those things that is an inch deep ...

Here’s what to do: Find a nearby Social Security office. The SSA’s Office Locator tool can be helpful. Print and complete Social Security Form SS-5 (an application for a Social Security card).

If you're having trouble reaching the SSA through the national number, you can use its office locator to find a local office. For more, see how to apply for Social Security benefits for eligible ...

Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll ...