Work & Retirement

A relative of mine inherited a houseful of stuff from a beloved, but hoarding-minded friend. He's spent years (two so far) going through each box and stash of things, picking through to find whatever valuables he can salvage from the mess. ...

Over the past 90 years, the Social Security Administration has provided vital benefits and services to hardworking Americans. To meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population, new webpages have been created that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about Social Security programs and services ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Then you can update your contact information from your preferred location. ...

If you need an original or replacement Social Security Number card, there is now a new – and faster – way for you to start online. Just go to the Social Security Number and Card webpage at ssa.gov/ssnumber to start the process. ...

I've met a few people recently who had an uncomfortable transition to retirement. I'll bet you know a few, too. Explore why some retirees are now returning to work and what that may mean for you, too. ...

You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income payment and who also needs help managing their money. If someone you know needs help, we can appoint a person or an organization to act as a “representative payee” responsible for receiving and managing a person’s benefits. ...

The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate information clearly in a way “the public can understand and use.” This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Medicare. Take a moment to learn a few common Social Security terms and acronyms so you're not left wondering what they mean. ...

Have you noticed that the people most likely to generalize about older adults are younger adults who haven't spent much time with people over 50? We found an interesting story that debunks common myths about aging. (It's good news!) ...