It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take it from there. Read on to learn how.

Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical ...

President Donald Trump has signed his tax and spending bill into law after Republicans muscled it through Congress.

If you claim early, in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) temporarily withholds $1 of benefits for every $2 ...

Social Security stops reporting call wait times and other metrics The changes are the latest sign of the agency’s struggle with website crashes, overloaded servers and long lines at field ...

If you don't have an online account, you can create one by going to SSA.gov. Also at the Social Security website, you can find a list of frequently asked questions about the transition.

Rumors about a $2,831 payment You might have seen rumors online about a $2,831 direct deposit coming in June 2025. Be careful—this amount has not been confirmed by the SSA. Always rely on the ...

“When you sign in to your personal my Social Security account using your username or password, you’re now required to have an account with Login.gov or ID.me,” the email reads.

A month after instituting a controversial anti-fraud policy that sparked widespread concern among senior citizens, the Social Security Administration has quietly dropped a key piece of the measure.

Fortunately, you can complete a lot of important Social Security tasks online, including the following five things. And best of all, you'll never find yourself on hold.

That's because you only pay Social Security taxes on the first $176,100 you earn in 2025. This limit, also known as the taxable wage base, has gradually increased over time.