Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

For many Americans, a Social Security number is the first form of identification they receive, mailed as a paper card a few weeks after birth. Now, the Social Security Administration is looking to ...

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Throughout life, everyone ends up collecting all sorts of important papers—certificates, cards, government documents and IDs—and we’re told we need to keep them forever. While that might sound like a ...

Just got married or changed your name? Updating it with the Social Security Administration is crucial. Follow our simple ...

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 ...

It can be a stressful event to lose your Social Security card, but the process to replace Social Security card is not as complicated as most people expect. Losing, stealing, or damaging a card can be ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients ...

Errors in your earnings record could cause you to receive smaller checks than you deserve. Your claiming age has a significant effect on the size of your checks and your lifetime benefit. Having all ...