In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify ...

Retiring in 2026 means focusing on three key areas: your finances, health care and lifestyle. Even if you have a ...

Ultimately, the decision to move abroad in retirement may be one of the biggest decisions of Neil’s life. Before he makes his ...

One of the main reasons is cost, as many countries offer a lower cost of living than the U.S. When you’re relying on Social ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

A: Yes, I can explain what’s going on. But first, I must comment on your assumptions about government bias. I am always surprised, and frankly a little disappointed, that people just automatically ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs spends billions on dubious and even fraudulent disabilities benefits. Meanwhile, some ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...