New bipartisan laws approved in December strengthen how Social Security responds to identity theft and better protect ...

Every American who expects to receive Social Security, whether in a few months or a few decades, has one non‑negotiable task before the end of 2025: lock in accurate, secure access to their own record ...

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 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 review conducted by the Office of the Inspector General examined the SSA’s national 800-number telephone system and concluded that overall service improved during fiscal year 2025. According the ...

The Social Security Administration has released its holiday hours for 2025, and beneficiaries will be able to access services on Wednesday and Friday. However, on Christmas Day, local offices will be ...

The Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General said the agency’s average speed of answer was only seven ...

Based on their income-replacement model, JPMorgan estimates that the typical American household needs far less than $1 ...