There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of applying is a lot more straightforward. You can apply for your monthly ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

Applying for Social Security benefits is a major financial decision, and deciding when to do it can have significant effects on the amount of money you receive in retirement and when. Deciding when to ...

An online tool can help you estimate your monthly Social Security benefit at every claiming age. You receive benefits in the month after the month they're due, and you cannot receive checks until ...

A Social Security number is one of the most essential pieces of personal documentation, used for employment eligibility verification, your personal tax file, credit card and loan applications and ...

The Social Security Administration has made a major update to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application, hoping that Americans will be able to apply for benefits more easily. SSI provides ...