Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

Know that it's possible to apply for several types of Social Security benefits online. You can get personalized benefit estimates if you're not already claiming Social Security. The fastest way to ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

The order impacts “all Federal disbursements inclusive of intragovernmental payments, benefits payments, vendor payments, and ...

Timely reporting of changes like banking details, address, or income through your my Social Security account helps prevent ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

Americans who want to retire abroad should set up an online my Social Security account before they leave the country. Social Security payments can be received by eligible beneficiaries located ...

There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent ...