If you're considering retiring, you've probably already started thinking about Social Security benefits. Whether you're years, months or days away from applying, knowing what to expect during the ...

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The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on spousal benefits, including former-spouse and surviving spousal benefits — ...

Some retirees are worried about collecting Social Security checks. Customer service at Social Security could be impacted. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

The chances of a government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 1, are increasing as President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders have just hours to reach an agreement, or else many federal ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

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