The email looks polished. It uses official logos, formal language and a serious warning about your account. That's exactly what makes it so dangerous. It's the kind of message many of us would open ...

Social Security paper checks are ending. Learn how retirees and families can switch to electronic payments, avoid scams, and keep benefits secure.

For the nearly 71 million Americans who count on Social Security each month, May’s first round of payments begins this week. But the agency wants every beneficiary to know something else before they ...

Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it stole employee records from JCPenney. It’s not clear whether the hack included customers ...

Who gets paid: Beneficiaries with birthdays between the 1st and 10th will receive payments on May 13, per the SSA’s 2026 schedule. Scam alert: Officials warn of fake SSA emails designed to steal ...

Of the more than 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some can expect their April checks to arrive this week. This will be the last round of disability payments for the ...