This column will discuss a special procedure that the Social Security Administration routinely uses to help individuals protect their rights to potential benefits. It's called a "protective filing ...

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients and your wallet.

Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. SSI recipients will also get two checks this month. Here's what to ...

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies to maximize their household benefits. Having the necessary documents at hand ...

Every month you delay your Social Security application increases your benefit. Working and claiming Social Security while under your full retirement age (FRA) puts you at risk of losses from the ...

Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two federal payments in December, as a result of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar and the ...

The first Social Security payments in December will be distributed in a week for Michigan beneficiaries with birth dates from the 1st to the 10th. Social Security benefits — paid mostly to recipients ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...