Work & Retirement

What is a PIA (primary insurance amount), FRA (full retirement age) or a DRC (delayed retirement credit)? Social Security acronyms and terms can be a little confusing. If there’s a technical term or acronym that you don’t know or understand as you prepare for retirement, you can easily find the meaning in Social Secuirity's online glossary. ...

If you're in your mid-50s and older, retirement is a popular topic, at least among my friends. We're already retired, thinking about it, or wondering how much longer to keep working. ...

The number of people claiming Social Security benefits jumped 17% to 1.8 million this year through May compared with the same period a year ago, according to the Social Security Administration. If you want to join the surge, SSA provides convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits for yourself or a loved one. ...

As retirement planning becomes more complex, it’s essential to understand how your age affects your benefits. This will help you make informed choices that will affect your financial well-being for years to come.  ...

Financial concerns and preparation strategies vary among different generations of Americans. From Baby Boomers entering retirement to Gen Zers just beginning their careers, members of each generation face unique obstacles and approaches while planning for their retirement years. ...

Running a small business is a 24-7 venture. Streamline the process with Social Security's online business services when you file electronic W-2s and W-2Cs and verify employee names and Social Security numbers.   ...

Are you planning to retire in the next year? Good for you. But did you know that from now until your retirement party, you've got some work to do to be prepared financially, physically and emotionally. No worries; we've found a great checklist to get you started. ...

If you have applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal 'my Social Security' account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at ssa.gov/myaccount. ...