The simplest, free, and official way to confirm the authenticity of your Social Security Number is by creating an account on "my Social Security", the official web portal of the Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) must be notified when you legally change your name, and this includes name changes through marriage, divorce, or a court order - so how do ...

You’ve probably read all the warnings about not sharing your personal Social Security information. But there’s another warning you should heed to protect your physical Social Security card. The Social ...

Understanding how the average Social Security check amount changes at the different milestone claiming ages — 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70 — is key to retirement planning. These figures highlight the ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...