Data breaches have resulted in people's information being exposed on the dark web. While thieves often try to misuse this ...

The Social Security Administration announced last month that it’s implementing Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the ...

Checking your Social Security account is a straightforward process that can provide you with a comprehensive view of your ...

A good rule of thumb to figure out your retirement savings needs is to come up with an annual income you expect to need, ...

There are two ways to block access to your Social Security number. You can contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Wait times are usually shorter ...

Your Social Security number is the unique identifier that connects your financial, government and personal records. Here's ...

A tech recruiting firm left a database unsecured that exposed emails, passport numbers and partial SSNs of job seekers, a ...

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also ...

Skip jotting down your Social Security number on in-person forms. When your SSN is jotted down on paper, it is hard to control how the information gets used or disposed of. If you can submit forms ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your monthly retirement benefit based on the amount of income you earned.

If you're thinking you might retire in your mid-60s and you're wondering what Social Security benefits might look like then, ...

Scheduling an appointment with your Social Security office online is a straightforward process that can save time and avoid ...