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

In Illinois, there are 47 Social Security Administration Office locations, many of which are in the Chicago area.

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

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...

Katherine Peach Social Security beneficiaries will see a host of changes starting in January, ranging from the good (a new ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using ...

Understanding this key piece of advice could give you more money each month and during all of your retirement years.

Could half of the people who qualify for Trump Accounts lose out? What parents need to do to make sure they're on track to get cash for their kids.

The maximum Social Security is s $5,251 monthly in 2026, requiring 35 years of earnings at or above the wage base limit. The wage base limit ranged from $118,500 in 2016 to $184,500 in 2026. Claimants ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable. Blair Barondes and his wife, Janet ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...