If you're not reviewing your "my Social Security" account at least once a year, you could be leaving thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits on the table.

Don't have a bank account? The SSA offers the Direct Express debit card to receive your Social Security or SSI benefits safely and on time. Learn how to sign up.

Digital fraud targeting Social Security benefits is rising. Authorities urge beneficiaries to take simple steps to monitor and secure their accounts.

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 ...