Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

What Is Social Security Income in Retirement? Social Security income in retirement refers to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to eligible individuals who have reached ...

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...

There are currently 41 states and Washington, D.C. that do not tax Social Security benefits. The remaining nine states that do are: Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, ...

After a delay from the federal shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the annual cost-of-living adjustment for the next year.