With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using login.gov, and managing your benefits.

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is transitioning to digital services, aiming to cut in-person visits by 50% by 2026.

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

Nothing has changed if you have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) scheduled. Hearing offices remain open for business as usual. COLAs are determined by measuring inflation ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

New online verification requirements demand technology that three-quarters of seniors don't own, turning a convenience into ...

(NewsNation) — The Social Security Administration is set to impose tighter identity verification measures starting March 31, requiring millions of Americans to verify their identity in person rather ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...