There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

Regular Social Security retirement benefits for the month of July will be sent out on the SSA’s usual schedule: Wednesday, ...

Social Security payments go out this month on a normal schedule. However, if you happened to have been overpaid by the Social ...

It's hard to plan when you're not sure what's happening next. How President Donald Trump's changes to Social Security are ...

When a woman received a letter from the Social Security Administration claiming she owed $4,765 due to excess earnings, she was understandably confused. After all, she thought she had followed the ...

Social Security recently reached an important milestone: In May 2025, average benefits climbed to over $2,000 per month for the first time. That means the typical senior can expect around $24,000 in ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may soon be a bit smaller.

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their July 2025 payment Tuesday, July 1. The Social Security ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may soon be a bit smaller this ...

Rule of Social Security' holds that it's best to be like Ike — Eisenhower, that is. The five-star General knew a thing or two ...

Eligible minors can collect Social Security benefits based on their parents' work records but it's subject to many rules. Find out if your child qualifies.