Work & Retirement

Ever wonder how much you earned the year you worked your first job? Or any other year you worked? You can find out by reviewing your Social Security earnings record. ...

Romona Robinson was the first black woman to anchor an evening broadcast in Cleveland and the first solo woman to sit in the evening anchor chair. She’s won eight Emmy awards, crisscrossed the country covering news stories and newsmakers, and snagged an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama. ...

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. ...