Sudden Social Security changes can take you by surprise and affect your check for the rest of your life. Learn about WEP, GPO ...

When reaching out to the Social Security Administration (SSA), timing is crucial. The national toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To avoid ...

In May, nearly 53 million retired workers brought home a Social Security check, with the average payout making history by cresting $2,000 for the first time ever. Though this is a relatively modest ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially retired paper checks as of September 30, and the checks that are leaving in October, in a few cases, would be the last in line. From the month ...

Surprises tend to be less welcome the older you get. That's because they're often (although not always) of the negative variety. Will retirees be in store for surprises related to Social Security in ...

Few if any programs of the U.S. government touch as many people as directly as Social Security. Nearly every working American pays Social Security taxes, and more than 55 million people receive ...

The Social Security Administration responded to a warning from Senator Elizabeth Warren about long wait times at the agency. Since President Donald Trump took office, the SSA has touted its improved ...