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.

A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

As retirement nears, understanding how much you'll receive from Social Security becomes a critical part of deciding when — and how — to stop working. Many retirees rely on Social Security for a ...

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 ...

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Social Security benefits will not be affected by the transition. In an effort to cut back on fraud in the system, the Social Security Administration is now requiring stronger identity proofing for ...

A new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card will be available by early summer, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. The agency will introduce a feature that ...

ROACH FOUND OUT IF IT’S REAL. SO WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR BENEFITS, IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO BE CAUTIOUS AND ASK QUESTIONS. AND THIS PARTICULAR EMAIL IS GENERATING A LOT ...