To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

The notion of privatizing Social Security surfaced most recently when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this month said new ...

As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary this month, fewer Americans are confident in the program’s long-term ...

Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.

Social Security's August schedule is normal but if you were overpaid in the past, you may not be getting as much as you expected.

Wondering when your August 2025 Social Security check arrives? Find the exact payment dates for SSI, SSDI and retirement benefits here.

A potential new Social Security Administration policy would force 3.4 million more people to visit field offices to update their addresses and make other routine requests at a time when the agency ...

The Social Security Administration’s yearly schedules of benefit payments for 2025 and 2026 are available online, so you can check the calendar for budgeting purposes.

Getting a Social Security card requires original or certified documents. Here's why the SSA has strict rules to protect your identity.

Update: On July 31, the Social Security Administration withdrew this proposal in order to make modifications. SSA officials told ...

Social security benefits may not be enough to retire comfortably in some cities. Here's how much Social Security covers in Ohio's major cities.

Why is the Social Security Administration pushing for electronic payments? The SSA said switching from paper checks to electronic payments minimizes delays in payments and reduces the risk of fraud.