Your $0 Years Could Be Shrinking Your Social Security Benefits—Here’s How to Fix It

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

Beware this new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s what you need to know to protect yourself

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...

Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Official -- It Comes With Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs

Social Security benefits will receive a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, but retired workers may still find ...
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How to Handle Social Security When a Beneficiary Dies

You must report the death to the Social Security Administration Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect ...