There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Every American’s personal data is at risk of fraud after DOGE’s alleged mismanagement, Social Security’s former chief data ...

EXCLUSIVE — The Social Security Administration announced Monday it has crossed a major “milestone” in its transformation ...

Increasing your income today can lead to larger Social Security checks in retirement. You might be surprised by how much ...

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

Social Security payments for February 2026 will be distributed on a staggered schedule based largely on beneficiaries’ birth ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 22 days. SSI payments are ...

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.

The Social Security Administration has reduced wait times for those contacting the agency. However, with its employees ...

If you were born in 1960, you’re turning 66 in 2026 and facing a milestone that earlier retirees didn’t encounter: a full ...