The next batch of Social Security payments is headed out soon. Here's the full payment schedule so you know when to expect ...

That leaves many to wonder, "When should I apply for social security ... as you may expect. "The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends you a yearly statement with projected benefit amounts ...

If any of the following three things apply to you, you may not be ready to claim yet. Your earnings record shows how much of your income was taxed for Social Security each year. The annual amounts ...

president and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, said in a statement last week. According to the agency, these new identity requirements will now apply only to ...

But the way you choose to apply can affect how long it takes to submit your application and get approved. Calling the Social Security Administration might seem like your most convenient option if ...

If any of the following three things apply to you, you may not be ready to claim yet. Your earnings record shows how much of your income was taxed for Social Security each year. The annual amounts ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection runs a number of Trusted Traveler Programs that allow prescreened travelers a faster ...

It can take some time for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to investigate this and update your earnings record, so it's best to do this well before you plan to apply. Contact the SSA if ...

But there are a few things you need to know before you pick up the phone and apply. Getting someone at the Social Security Administration on the phone isn't easy these days. Average wait times are ...