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 SSA is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

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 ...

Don't expect it to provide the lion's share of your retirement income. It's best to set up multiple income streams you can rely on. Take time to have an overall retirement plan in place. For starters, ...

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 ...

Social Security retirees are getting a big benefits bump soon. The Social Security Administration recently announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. While COLAs are not a guarantee every ...

While this change improves security and speeds up payments, it may create challenges for older adults who rely on paper checks, in-person services or have limited online access. According to Newsweek, ...