To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.

Man who lived for decades under a false name in Mexico to avoid arrest pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court to passport ...

The first Social Security payments of 2026 arrive on January 14, carrying the new 2.8% COLA increase. Over 70 million ...

Remember to always have Part B in place when leaving your job or losing company benefits. There might not be a second chance.

January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account ...

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates WEP and GPO rules, increasing benefits for some retirees. Here's who qualifies ...

Social Security benefits can stop entirely if you are convicted and imprisoned over 30 days. SSDI and SSI payments pause or ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

Social Security payments are suspended when someone is imprisoned for committing a crime and may not automatically resume ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

SSA walked back a separate memo that directed field offices to only schedule initial claims over the phone, and to limit ...