A new scheme seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration ...

Your Social Security number is the key that unlocks your credit, your job history, and much of your financial life, which is why having it exposed can feel like a five-alarm fire. Yet even in serious ...

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As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...

The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment has been announced. Retirees will get a 2.8% benefits increase next year. However, most people won't see anywhere near that amount. Social Security announced the ...

Times change, and the places where you should never give your Social Security number are not as obvious as they might have once been. Safeguarding your Social Security number is one of the best ways ...

The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...

The new law, which will go into effect July 1, will restrict access to death certificates with Social Security numbers to ‘persons with legitimate need’ In an effort to prevent fraud, Governor Maura ...