Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their ...

Another point in Social Security’s favor is that you are an individual, not an average. Yes, on average stocks do better. But ...

Your Social Security number is the unique identifier that connects your financial, government and personal records. Here's ...

Whether you're nearing retirement age or still have years to go, preparing as much as you can now will help you make the most ...

Your Social Security number is important for finding employment, filing your tax return and applying for lines of credit. It can also be a pain to recover if thieves get a hold of your SSN and use it ...

Once set up, logging into this account becomes a quick way to monitor your Social Security status anytime. After you log in, you'll see a detailed summary of your Social Security information.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your monthly retirement benefit based on the amount of income you earned.

Using two identification methods each time you log in better protects your account from unauthorized use and identity fraud. If you don't want to use a Social Security online account, consider ...

Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program.

Once identity thieves have viewed your Social Security number, there’s no going back. However, there are things you can do to keep your Social Security number safe and limit the risk that a stolen ...

The financial future of the more than 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits is slightly more secure than anticipated: The trust fund reserves used to pay beneficiaries are ...