Learn when you can refuse to give your Social Security number and protect from identity theft. Not every SSN request is ...

The agency cautioned that scammers are contacting people by phone and message while falsely claiming to represent the SSA.

A former Internal Revenue Service employee has been sentenced to federal prison for filing false tax returns to fraudulently ...

Many retirees see smaller Social Security deposits without warning. Learn the key signs your 2026 benefits could drop and what to fix to protect your income.

Find out when SSI and Social Security retirement and disability benefits arrive in March 2026, plus COLA and tax changes.

The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset should have restored benefits for everyone. For some retirees, the checks are still coming late or not at all.

Learn about the causes of Social Security overpayments, why it's common, and how to understand your rights and avoid stressful surprises from the SSA.

For a couple of different reasons, a claim for Social Security disability benefits may be reviewed. One is what the Social ...

IRMAA can raise Medicare premiums based on income from two years ago, reducing your Social Security deposit. Learn common triggers, mistakes, and appeals.

Criminals impersonating the Social Security Administration continue to target Americans with phone calls, texts, and emails ...

SCHENECTADY - The Social Security office downtown at One Broadway Center will be temporarily closed for in-person services for two weeks starting Monday to allow for maintenance o ...

While Social Security benefits are meant to provide a financial safety net in retirement, they are not always tax-free. Understanding whether you'll owe taxes on your benefits is an important part ...