You can update most of your information with the Social Security Administration online. But for big changes, you may need to ...

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take ...

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. However the program has a lot of ins and outs, and ...

A couple weeks ago, a one-time check for $90 from the Social Security Administration showed up in my checking account. I wasn’t totally sure what that was all about, but ...

The second round of Social Security payments for the month of July are headed out. Here's when you can expect your check.

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

The first round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

To change your name with Social Security, provide proof of identity, name change and citizenship. You can do it online, via mail or at a Social Security office.

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