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A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Social Security is a financial lifeline for retirees, but the way you access it is shifting. As 2025 unfolds, administrative ...

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

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In 2026, Social Security's maximum monthly benefit at full retirement age is $4,152. However, seniors aren't required to ...

Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Oct. 1 and will get another on Oct.

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During its first six months, the Trump administration made key changes to Social Security, including resuming garnishing benefits for delinquent student loans and increasing the amount withheld from ...