Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...

Social Security payments are about to move higher, and for retirees and disabled workers living on tight budgets, even a ...

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

Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...

In Illinois, there are 47 Social Security Administration Office locations, many of which are in the Chicago area.

The Social Security Administration's claims that its customer service has shown significant improvement are accurate, a government oversight group reported Monday, but critics argue the report's ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

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When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...