One sign that you may be ready to claim your Social Security benefits is if you've reached the age of 62 -- because that's the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be claimed. You can claim ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

WASHINGTON -- If you’re one of the 97 million Americans with a mySocialSecurity account, a recent update to the platform is expected to make it much easier to access your personal information. Last ...

This change will save the agency money while increasing the speed and security of benefit delivery. Those who don't have bank accounts can opt for a prepaid debit card instead. What was once the ...

Beginning Sept. 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop sending paper checks to recipients. For those who don't have a checking account and need time, the SSA says there will be ...