On March 31, beneficiaries will no longer be able to verify their identities on the phone with the Social Security ...

When it comes to using data, averages play a role in planning and forecasting for the future. Knowing the average monthly Social Security benefit can help you get a better picture of how much ...

People filing a new initial claim can check the status of their claim through their personal my Social Security account, the SSA spokesperson said. They’ll receive a notice in the mail once their ...

A Ponzi scheme "is a fraud intended to mislead investors," said Christina C. Benson, an Elon University associate professor of business law. "Social Security is a legally mandated system that has been ...

Tax season usually brings a refund check for most workers, but if you're retired, you could wind up owing the IRS.

Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 ...

AARP reports a surge in calls from retirees concerned about Social Security benefits.Seniors are worried about the Trump ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

After you file your tax return this year, you may be wondering how long it will take to receive your refund and where you should go to check on its status. Here's how to check the status of your ...

If you want a sense of how young people feel about their financial security, check out this list of episodes from the 10 seasons of the Globe and Mail’s Stress Test personal finance podcast for ...