The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent out an alert reminding retirees the steps that have to be taken to make sure payments and benefits are distributed correctly and in full.

A good number of people are surprised by their Social Security checks in retirement, which is silly given how easy it is to get an estimate of one’s monthly benefit. All you need to do is create an account on the Social Security Administration’s website and access your earnings statements,

If you don't want to be one of the millions of Americans who could lose their Social Security benefits as a retiree, you should heed the alert recently sent by the institution and

Social Security was only intended to cover 40% of pre-retirement income for average earners. Its buying power may decline in the future. Supplementing your checks with income from a job or government benefits may increase your standard of living.

The first round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

Social Security can generate real income. The more you earned during your working life, up to each year's income caps, the more you receive in benefits during your retirement. In 2024, someone with maximum credits who waits until age 70 will receive almost $60,

You can get a clearer idea of how much you can expect from Social Security by setting up a my Social Security account at the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. You'll see the latest estimates of your future benefits.