Federal employee retirements are processed using paper, by hand, in an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. 700+ mine workers operate 230 feet underground to process ~10,000 applications per month, ...

As an American taxpayer, you've likely heard about Social Security your entire working life, and perhaps even bemoaned the ...

Considering early retirement through Social Security in the U.S. can be enticing, but it requires careful planning. Learn how ...

Navigating the thousands of Social Security benefits rules is tough, but there are three ways to contact the Social Security Administration should you need help.

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries received their monthly payments via Direct Deposit on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. However, not everyone receives their Social Security retirement benefits on ...

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

In 1983, Congress passed a law to gradually raise the full retirement age (FRA) to 67 from 65 because people are living longer and the move could help stretch out dwindling Social Security funds.

Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office. The Social ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...