A my Social Security account allows you to view your contributions to the Social Security program. You can also get a personalized estimate of your future Social Security payments in retirement.

The Social Security Administration lets you access your Social Security records through a portal called “my Social Security.” You used to be able to log in to my ...

Knowing exactly when your Social Security benefits will hit your bank account helps you plan bills, savings and spending accordingly. For July 2025, beneficiaries follow the standard Social Security ...

Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program that was discussing “signing up for my Social Security account.” I am now 76 years old and have been receiving my SSA monthly amount ...

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Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

Social Security recipients are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Some Social Security recipients will see bigger payments sooner than others. The timeline for your payment ...