Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

While the application is available year-round, certain days and times could lead to delayed processing, longer hold times and added frustration.

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch was announced on Monday as a way to make it easier for visitors to find the ...

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 and ...

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Know that it's possible to apply for several types of Social Security benefits online. You can get personalized benefit estimates if you're not already claiming Social Security. The fastest way to ...

There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices ...

As of Monday, Sept. 22, the East Bronx Social Security office has reopened at 1380 Parker St. Local telephone services will ...

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

Many people are mentally ready to start receiving Social Security checks long before they become eligible for them at 62. But wanting checks and actually applying for them are two separate things. If ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent ...