When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

We all know that Social Security is a significant source of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans. What fewer ...

If you think your Social Security number can’t be stolen, don’t be so sure. Criminals can obtain the number through major data breaches at large companies, hospital systems, small businesses and ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a raise each year. It's important to recognize a big flaw in how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. Though a 2026 COLA should be announced ...

Cybersecurity experts warn about one of the largest credential compilations ever found, urging users to check "Have I Been ...

Hopes to reopen the government today Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, have dwindled, and with some Social Security Administration offices closed and in-person services limited, beneficiaries may be worried ...

Social Security benefits increase in most years thanks to cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). These COLAs are intended to help benefits keep pace with inflation. There's a specific metric and formula ...

Hopes to reopen the government today Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, have dwindled, and with some Social Security Administration offices closed and in-person services limited, beneficiaries may be worried ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you’re at least 62 ...

The Social Security Administration, like a slew of other federal agencies, will continue to operate in a reduced capacity until the government shutdown is over. Since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, ...