Work & Retirement

Your circumstances may change after you apply — or become eligible — for benefits. If you or a family member receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Social Security Administration's Potential Entitlement initiative helps you identify where you might qualify for a higher benefit. ...

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. ...

Every April, Financial Literacy Month is focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, with online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future.  ...

You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from your online personal my Social Security account. Most people can conduct their Social Security business online with their account, whether they receive benefits or not. ...

Unlike other important cards you carry with you at all times a– like your driver's license, credit card or Medicare card — keep your Social Security safe at home most of the time. The best way to “Guard Your Card” is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required. In fact, in most cases, just knowing the Social Security number should be enough. ...

You've got enough on your plate. You can save time with online tools and services and make your life easier without needing to contact Social Security. Here are five webpages that can make your life easier... ...

George Miller II is a child advocacy artist who has reinvented his career path a few times already. Now, after the upheavals in the marketplace brought about by the pandemic, he is examining another Plan B. If you are experiencing a forced mid-career change, consider following his example. ...

If you pay at least $2,400 in wages to a household worker, you must do all of the following: 1) Deduct Social Security and Medicare taxes from those wages, 2) Pay these taxes to the Internal Revenue Service and 3) Report the wages to Social Security. ...