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Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is warning the public about a significant increase in government imposter scam emails that falsely claim to provide access to a recipient’s Social Security ...

Here's what to know about the March 2026 Social Security payments.

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits ...

SSA launches online process for Social Security cards, reducing in-office wait times and promoting mobile check-ins.

Scammers pose as Social Security officials to steal info or money. Learn how to spot, report, and protect yourself from these ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges.

A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduce taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed ...

A fraud situation with your Social Security number can keep you from opening an SSA.gov account, a major obstacle if you’re trying to enroll in Medicare.

If you're planning to take benefits soon, you'll want to pay attention.

Some guests of Modern Motel in downtown Colorado Springs are waiting for court dates on evictions, child custody cases or misdemeanor charges. Other extended stayers recently moved to the region and ...