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You can access our programs and services from just about anywhere with your personal and secure my Social Security account. It’s easy to sign up for one, and it will give you access to important information you can’t find anywhere else. You can even use your personal my Social Security account to opt out of receiving certain notices by mail, such as the annual cost-of-living adjustments and the income-related monthly adjustment amount notice. ...

We all know that our diets affect our appearance and some health measures, like hypertension. But most of us give less thought to how the foods we eat impact our brains. Consider this: Certain diets lead to higher rates of cognitive decline and our gut health may shape our personalities. Learn more about how the foods you consume impact your mind. ...

There can be confusion surrounding Social Security payments, retirement, disability and/or Medicare. You can find many of the answers about these programs and services on the Social Security Administration's Frequently Asked Questions page at faq.ssa.gov.  ...

In the words of Confucius, “Find a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” “What you love” is the easy part because it is your passion. Turning it into “what you do” is more involved. You must do something to convert what you love into a livelihood. Passion is essential but it often needs to be coupled with knowledge and skills that relate to a job or career. ...

Most Americans wish to grow old in their own home, but that choice can lead to its own problems. Here's what to be aware of if you choose to age in place. ...

In this time of COVID, many of us are isolated from those we love and may have health concerns that keep us from living our fullest lives. The simple concept of "being" healing — that you adapt your thinking and mindset to being "already well" — makes a lot of sense. These books are "staples" in my library of philosophy and wellness and I hope they might offer you some spiritual, mental, and physical "food for thought." ...

A Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) is a rule under SSI to help people with disabilities return to work. If you receive SSI or could qualify for SSI after setting aside income or resources so you can pursue—or achieve—a work goal, you could benefit from a PASS. ...

People receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can obtain their new, standardized Benefit Verification letter by using their personal my Social Security account. You can use the letter as proof of income for loans, housing assistance, mortgage, and other verification purposes.   ...