If you're considering retiring, you've probably already started thinking about Social Security benefits. Whether you're years, months or days away from applying, knowing what to expect during the ...

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

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The OPM director uses his weekly updates to detail efforts to replace paper applications, guide employees through the Online ...

Will the government shutdown impact your November Social Security benefits? Here's the schedule of when you'll get them.

The Office of Personnel Management announced last week that it will roll out a new “paperless” retirement application for use across the federal government next month. But experts warn the milestone ...

The Social Security Administration considers your 35 highest-earning years when calculating benefits. Higher earnings throughout your career translate into larger Social Security benefits in ...

The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) was passed and signed into law in the final days of 2024, paving the way for over 3 million retirees, spouses and surviving spouses to receive back Social ...