COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While ...

The Social Security Administration redesigned its homepage at SSA.gov. See how the new features, easier navigation and the update help users.

If you receive Social Security benefits, you probably know about the SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S tax form. Each January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) mails this document to help you report your ...

Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance Dear Seeking: It is fairly easy to sign up ...

The government shutdown is causing delays for millions of Americans waiting on the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. While Social Security payments will continue ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

The Social Security Administration is implementing new anti-fraud measures. Retirees not changing any of their payment information will continue to receive benefits as scheduled. The Trump ...

Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don't even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance You may already be aware that age 65 is ...