Social Security Public Affairs continues to make it easier for the public to access programs and benefits. The website, ...

One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

The SSA plugs your average earnings into the Social Security benefits formula to determine your primary insurance amount, or PIA. That's the amount you'll receive by claiming benefits at full ...

Thinking of retiring this year? It's best to weigh all options before committing to living off what you've saved for ...

While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP ...

Employee benefits like health insurance ... Some legally required benefits include Social Security, unemployment insurance, and Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, leave. While these are government ...

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for ... If you are not already receiving Social Security benefits, you should apply for Medicare up to 3 months before turning age 65 at www.ssa.gov ...

If you opt into Medicare for your health insurance while collecting Social Security benefits, the SSA will automatically deduct your Part B premiums from your monthly checks. But Medicare and ...

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