Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

The Social Security Administration has made a major update to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application, hoping that Americans will be able to apply for benefits more easily. SSI provides ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices ...