The agency, which provides benefits to roughly 70 million people, said late Monday it reduced the average speed of answering a call on its 800-number to 13 minutes, a 35% reduction compared to this ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

The median age at which retirees claim Social Security is age 63 By Jessica Hall Last Updated: Dec. 14, 2024 at 9:36 a.m. ET First Published: Dec. 12, 2024 at 12:04 p.m. ET Share ...

People of State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or health condition could be eligible for the lower rate of £73.90 if they need help during the day or at night, or the higher rate of ...

July's second round of payments will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule and how your ...

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take it from there. Read on to learn how.

Older people across Britain may be missing out on extra support from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) if they have ...

Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits when you’re unable to work can indeed be challenging. Here are some ...

Every year, thousands face the disappointment of denied Social Security benefits. Whether it's retirement, disability, SSI, ...

Social Security is a complex government program that is capable of making costly mistakes. Learn what to do if you receive a ...

Social Security will resume garnishing 50% of monthly benefits to recover overpayments—up from the previous 10%. Over a million recipients could be affected by this major policy shift.

At just 52 years old, a woman has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. A non-smoker who had worked full-time since age 22, she now faces a terminal illness while trying to support her husband and ...