A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

The Social Security Administration lets you access your Social Security records through a portal called “my Social Security.” You used to be able to log in to my ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Key Takeaways Starting Sept. 30, physical Social Security checks will no longer be issued. Beneficiaries will have to shift to some form of electronic payment.This is part of the agency's move to ...

AARP said it has been dealing with “skyrocketing” complaints about the Social Security Administration’s customer service.

One sign that you may be ready to claim your Social Security benefits is if you've reached the age of 62 -- because that's the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be claimed. You can claim ...

The government shutdown has delayed the Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) announcement for 2026.