Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

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 ...

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that those with accounts on my Social Security, the federal agency's online portal, will gain the ability to view their social security number ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. You can soon carry your Social Security card with you everywhere you go without the risk of losing it. At least not physically. The Social Security ...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Volunteers Assisting Seniors is a statewide health information program in Nebraska. They provide information for seniors new to Medicare and help elderly folks with other Medicare ...

Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility typically begins. Though you can sign up for Social Security at that point, waiting could result in larger benefits. Do not be confused into thinking you have to ...

Social Security sign-ups spiked in 2009, when a record high of 3.2 million Americans age 62 and older began collecting benefits. But the number of people newly claiming Social Security has since ...

Changes to the application process for Social Security benefits will force more people to make in-person appointments at already crowded field offices. The new policy, announced Tuesday, is intended ...

Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

More and more Americans will be forced make the trek to their local Social Security office to finalize claims or enroll in benefits starting next month. The Social Security Administration reported an ...