For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them ...

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal financial assistance program that provides monthly payments to those who meet certain criteria and are enrolled. Funded by the general funds of the ...

You may have a lot of questions when you are applying for Social Security benefits for the first time. In this article, we will detail how to apply for Social Security benefits for the first time so ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has been ...

Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of ...

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Here are five ways you can apply for benefits using ssa.gov ...

The final step in calculating your take-home Social Security benefit is to round your answer from Step 6 down to the nearest ...

Did you know you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing our online applications ...