Work & Retirement

Did you know that you can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to retire? And it takes less than 10 minutes! If you want to start receiving Medicare at age 65, you must apply for Medicare no earlier than three months before your 65th birthday and no later than three months after that birthday. ...

Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments may need help managing their money. When Social Security learns you need help, they'll help you find the most suitable representative payee to manage your benefits. A representative payee receives your monthly benefit payment on your behalf and must use the money to pay for your current needs. ...

Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2022. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises. This change means prices for goods and services are a little more expensive, so the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps to offset these costs. ...

More women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income in the 21st century than at any other time in our nation’s history while also facing greater economic challenges in retirement than men. Women generally live longer than men while often having lower lifetime earnings. Find out how Social Security can help. ...

This blog segment chronicles the three-step process — Examine, Explore, Envision —a college senior has taken to turn what she loves into what she does. She is an excellent example of the Road Less Traveled (RLT) Mindset, which basically means to take control of your future. ...

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. ...

It’s time to pay it forward. In our stage of life, we have experience, wisdom and insights to offer. ...

Whether you’re planning for your retirement years in advance or thinking about applying for Social Security today, you probably have questions. The Frequently Asked Questions web page at faq.ssa.gov has answers to your questions about related programs and services, featuring most-asked questions at the top of the page to help you find answers faster. ...