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This is the year of birth in which you will be eligible for FRA and retire with 100% of your Social Security benefits in...

What you need to know about turning 67 in 2026 and claiming your full Social Security benefits

How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?

Application for Social Security disability benefits is pretty easy and this article will guide you through it 

Can I split the direct deposit of my Social Security benefit between two bank accounts?

The SSA states that its system only accepts one direct deposit to one account in the individual's name.

Major Social Security policy about-face means beneficiaries can continue to receive benefits as usual

Paper Checks Aren’t Going Anywhere: Social Security Backs Off Its Big Switch to Digital. 

Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a private business?

You can refuse to give your Social Security Number to private businesses but that may lead to them denying you of their services

Latest 2026 COLA update: cost-of-living adjustment forecast rises on inflation numbers

With inflation still climbing, Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living boost could rise to 2.7%—but long-term funding troubles cast a big shadow.

What do the changes in the retirement age in 2025 mean for me

The SSA has made changes to the Full Retirement Age. Read to know more

Does Social Security offer special services to disaster victims?

Social Security does provide special services for disaster victims and disaster victims can also request speeded allowance payments

Will Social Security reduce my spouse’s benefits if I get a government pension based on my own earnings?

Government Pension Offset can affect your spousal benefits and cause reductions

Will my monthly Social Security retirement benefit increase if I have additional earnings?

If you continue working past your FRA then your benefits will increase

What should I do if I receive a call from someone claiming to be a Social Security employee?

How to identify legitimate Social Security calls and protect yourself from scams.

A little-known change in Social Security’s “family” rule could cut benefits for nearly 400,000 retirees by up to $300 a month

Nearly 400,000 retirees and disabled Americans could see their SSI checks take a serious haircut—here’s what’s going on.

Trump’s pick for COLA setter wants to end Social Security

Trump nominee E.J. Antoni sparks outrage with calls to end Social Security and overhaul how retirement benefits are calculated.

Good news for millions of Americans – Social Security expands list of medical conditions with these 13 new cases and speeds up disability benefits

Social Security adds 13 serious illnesses to Compassionate Allowances list, making it faster for those affected to receive disability benefits

COLA latest update: new forecast for what social security recipients could receive in 2026 released

Early inflation data gives Social Security recipients a glimpse of their potential 2026 COLA increase.

Senior advocacy group proposes ‘one-time catch-up payment’ for Social Security beneficiaries. How would it work?

A Senior Advocacy group proposes one-off catch-up payment for Social Security beneficiaries

What is the current maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security in 2025?

Social Security benefits are taxable income and for that it might interest you just how much tax you might be liable to pay

Can I request a replacement card online if I am a naturalized citizen?

How to request a replacement social security card online as a naturalized citizen

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