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

Social Security benefits are set to jump in a few weeks when the 2.8% 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. You ...

The Social Security earnings test applies to individuals who are working and claiming benefits while under their full ...

A new SSA operating plan proposes cutting field office visits by half in 2026, worrying advocates who warn staffing cuts, ...

As part of Fraud Awareness Week, Patriot Federal Credit Union is warning the public about scammers impersonating government agencies. The alert reminds individuals that legitimate government agencies ...

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in November 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program which was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I'm aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how ...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be surprised to find two payments arriving in October. Don’t worry — this isn’t an error. It’s a ...

Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how ...