The Social Security Administration lets you access your Social Security records through a portal called “my Social Security.” You used to be able to log in to my ...

Review these key documents to ensure you get the most from Social Security benefits and avoid costly mistakes that could ...

A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

Social Security is not the same program it was even a few years ago. A handful of big policy shifts, administrative ...

Every American who expects to receive Social Security, whether in a few months or a few decades, has one non‑negotiable task ...

American workers pay taxes into a Social Security “trust fund.” The more you earn now, the more you will reap later in retirement benefits. You can monitor your progress in a government account called ...

Nearly 52 million retired workers — or approximately 90% of Americans ages 65 and up — receive Social Security, according to the Social Security Administration. The average monthly benefit amount in ...

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

Find out how much more you'll actually get from a $1,600 Social Security check with the 2026 COLA applied, and how increased Medicare premiums affect your raise.