Nov 19, 2025 · About 86 million people have established My Social Security accounts, according to the SSA. You can use your account to: Get estimates of how much your monthly retirement benefit …

Apr 11, 2025 · Read our article on the SSA's reversal. The Social Security Administration (SSA) says it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over …

Nov 19, 2025 · My Social Security is an online service provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to review your earnings history, check current or future benefits, and access …

Jul 17, 2024 · The SSA launched My Social Security in 2012. Until a few years ago, people signing up for the service did so directly through the Social Security website, ssa.gov, creating a username and …

Dec 2, 2025 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.

Nov 26, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays benefits in the month following the month for which they are due. The payment you receive in December is for your November benefit. For …

Oct 10, 2018 · If you have a My Social Security account, you can download a copy of your SSA-1099, which details your Social Security benefits for tax reporting.

Dec 5, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental Security Income …

Feb 27, 2025 · Your benefit is the amount the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates you are eligible to receive each month, based on your earnings history, claiming age and the type of benefit …