Social Security scams are certainly not new, so receiving an unexpected email about your account can seem suspicious. Contributing to the concern is the seemingly never-ending changes impacting the ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Dec. 1 and will get another on Dec. 31, for January 2026.

The Social Security Administration lets you access your Social Security records through a portal called “my Social Security.” You used to be able to log in to my ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is starting 2026 with substantial changes. The government agency is moving forward ...

For many Americans, a Social Security number is the first form of identification they receive, mailed as a paper card a few weeks after birth. Now, the Social Security Administration is looking to ...

Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks in January: The Social Security Administration sends regular ...

Taking Social Security at 62 can make sense now, given the uncertainty surrounding major items, longevity, and financial stability. While delaying benefits increases the monthly payout, many people ...

You can change your Social Security number with approval from the Social Security Administration. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

The full retirement age is 66 if you were born from 1943 to 1954. The full retirement age increases gradually for those born from 1955 to 1960, reaching 67. For anyone born in 1960 or later, full ...

The minimum marriage length to receive spousal benefits depends on whether you have kids or are still married. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will change in 2026.