There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this ...

Eligible minors can collect Social Security benefits based on their parents' work records but it's subject to many rules.

That's why it can be really alarming to receive a notice that your benefit's about to get cut in half. That's what happened ...

If you can get $2,000 a month, or $24,000 per year, from Social Security by claiming benefits at full retirement age, you're all set. But in this example, filing for benefits early would be a poor ...

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security ...

For some, it's a choice to stay in a career they love, but for others, the reality is that their savings simply aren't where ...

Social Security July payment schedule is crucial for millions of Americans relying on monthly benefits. Payments will go out ...

If you can get $2,000 a month, or $24,000 per year, from Social Security by claiming benefits at full retirement age, you're all set. But in this example, filing for benefits early would be a poor ...