Times change, and the places where you should never give your Social Security number are not as obvious as they might have once been. Safeguarding your Social Security number is one of the best ways ...

Retiring before claiming Social Security may reduce benefits and strain savings. Learn how timing, working years, and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — WARNING! About 75 million people in the U.S. are impacted by this alert. Scammers are sending out fake letters, the goal-- to get your social security number, your money or both The ...

Some Social Security recipients recently had to find a new way to receive their payments. The Social Security Administration phased out paper checks starting September 30, opting to send payments only ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a raise each year. It's important to recognize a big flaw in how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. Though a 2026 COLA should be announced ...

Got gaps in your earnings record? Catching them now could mean more money later. Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and other banking topics. She is currently ...

Google search scam alert: fake customer service numbers can give scammers remote control of your phone. Learn how to spot ...

If you plan to work while collecting Social Security benefits before reaching your Full Retirement Age (FRA), you need to understand the Social Security Earnings Test (officially called the Retirement ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...

AT&T has reached a combined $177 million settlement over two data breaches. Impacted consumers have a little over a month ...

When you think of retiring, you probably imagine sailing off into the sunset, relaxing on the golf course or the beach or puttering around your house with plenty of time to enjoy life. For many, ...