The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has been ...

If you're considering retiring, you've probably already started thinking about Social Security benefits. Whether you're years, months or days away from applying, knowing what to expect during the ...

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The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

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The Social Security Administration is implementing new anti-fraud measures. Retirees not changing any of their payment information will continue to receive benefits as scheduled. In some circumstances ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...

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The Trump administration's policy agenda extends to most government agencies, including Social Security. The administration is focused on rooting out potential fraud in the program as part of a ...