Staff cuts and office changes at the SSA are making it harder for people to access benefits and resolve payment issues.

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

The truth is far more newsworthy: Social Security is working better and faster than ever. More than just a promise for the ...

One year into Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano's tenure, the SSA reports an 84% drop in phone wait times and a 33% reduction ...

When could Social Security benefits be reduced? According to the Social Security Board of Trustees, the combined retirement and disability trust funds are projected to run out of ...

The Trump administration is using the government shutdown not only to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers and shut down entire departments but also to accelerate its plans to gut ...

The legislation would allow caregivers to receive up to five years of deemed wages for Social Security benefit calculations.

June 2026 Social Security payments are now drawing national attention as more than 70 million Americans prepare for ...

May 2026 Social Security payments begin May 1. The Social Security payment May 2026 calendar confirms no delay since May 1 falls on a working Friday. That keeps the system on track and predictable.

There may come a time when your child needs a financial boost to reach adulthood. Whether you're retired and receiving Social Security based on your years of work, have become disabled, or have passed ...

Social Security credits determine your benefit amount and whether you’re eligible to receive benefits, period.