Work & Retirement

There are no vacations for fraudsters, so you need to stay informed of the latest Social Security-related scams. While you are out enjoying fun and sun this summer, they are working hard to find new ways to scam you. Seniors and younger people are particularly vulnerable to scammers who claim to represent Social Security.  ...

Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, Social Security programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. ...

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. ...

Maria exemplifies the Encore Retirement Lifestyle (ERL) and gives us a great blueprint to follow. There is considerable evidence of how important work is to us. Staying in the game in a small way has lots of advantages. For one, it creates a “soft landing” in the transition to full retirement. It also helps to keep your skill set sharp. Maria shows us how... ...

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. So beware of scammers posing as federal agents or other law enforcement officials. ...

You can access Social Security when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country.  The online services page at ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you with a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your mobile phone, tablet or computer. ...

Only one in three people has an estate plan in place. It is dangerous to wait until you have a health issue before creating an estate plan. Without one, you could potentially lose control over all you value most. ...

It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Social Security's online tools can help. Once you set up a personal account, you can use the Plan for Retirement tool to see how your benefits can change at different ages. ...