Technology

Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the one you may already have. More than 65 million people already have an account to accomplish many tasks. ...

Unlike the old days, you likely don't have to visit a Social Security office or call on the phone to do business with them. The online services webpage provides a wide variety of self-service options; you can even apply for retirement, disability or Medicare online. ...

Be aware of suspicious, urgent-sounding messages and automated phone calls which may be fraudulent. Fraudsters have increased using automatic calls as a method for gaining access to accounts. ...

We should practice good habits that keep us from wasting time online while still taking advantage of all of its benefits. Racking up too much screen time can be detrimental to your productivity and can hurt your real-world social interactions. A daily glass of wine can be good for your health; a bottle a day can be bad. ...

Just like a virus in the real world, internet criminals capitalize on our bad habits. They want us to open unsolicited emails and text messages so they can steal our money and identities. They count on us to take scam bait because it’s written in such a way to make us fearful, angry or sympathetic to a situation. ...

When it comes to Social Security, there’s no better place to do your business or get answers than on the website. Here are Social Security's top 10 web pages of 2021, featuring online services to better serve you. ...

Smart phones, tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots and tech gadgets can make life easier in many ways, but that's only true if you know how to use them to your advantage. Keep an open mind and allow technology to broaden your world. ...

Better Business Bureau wants you to enjoy your holiday season without worrying about getting scammed. To avoid holiday headaches — whether online or over the phone — heed these warnings! ...