If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to apply for benefits. The agent will schedule the appointment and let you ...

Another reason to claim your benefit early is if you're in poor health or if you don't expect to live a long life, based on your family history. The average life expectancy for a 65-year-old today is ...

Social Security gives seniors the option to take benefits as early as age 62. And while you'll face a reduction in your monthly payments for each month you claim benefits before full retirement age, ...

SSA will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities.

The Administration launched tools that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing patterns and ...

The program is in financial distress. It's been spending more money than it's taken in since 2021, and estimates say it has ...

The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern ...

The SSA previously announced that all new benefit claims and direct deposit changes would need to be completed in-person, rather than over the phone, for those who are unable to v ...

When to file for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions you'll make in retirement. Most people first ...