Existing Social Security payments will continue without disruption during a government shutdown, but people who are newly in need of Social Secuity benefits or in the process of applying for benefits ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced significant changes to its policy on acceptable identity documents for SSN applications. This week marks the beginning of a new era in identity ...

Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) is a crucial step for anyone planning to work in the United States. It's not just about employment; your SSN is used to track your earnings and determine ...

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices ...

Want bigger Social Security checks? Discover smart ways to delay benefits -- even if you're short on cash -- using savings, ...

Many people are mentally ready to start receiving Social Security checks long before they become eligible for them at 62. But wanting checks and actually applying for them are two separate things. If ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

A Social Security Number (SSN) is needed for employment in the United States. Students and scholars are eligible to apply if they are employed in the US or have been offered a job. If you are paid in ...