Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic ...

If there's one thing I'd encourage people to do before claiming benefits, it would be to read your latest Social Security ...

This year marked a big change for Social Security benefits. Payments from the Social Security Administration hit a milestone ...

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez If you're nearing retirement, you’ve probably wondered when to start taking Social Security benefits. For years, age 65 was considered the “normal” retirement age, but ...

Expecting a Social Security check this week? Here's February's payment schedule, so you know exactly when you'll get it. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on ...

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries have received their first benefit checks for 2025. That includes a more modest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, the lowest increase since 2021. Still ...

Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them ...