Fraud takes over as consumers' top complaint to FTC

Fueled by an explosion in government imposter scams, fraud of all types pushed aside debt collection and ID theft

• Mar 1, 2019

Why Social Security isn't going broke

While many Americans believe it is, that's not what is really happening, even if the trust fund becomes "exhausted"

• Jul 10, 2018

Most popular baby names of 2017 revealed

For the fourth year in a row, Emma was the top girl's name according to the annual list of the most popular baby names released by the Social Security Administration

• May 11, 2018

Skyler, Charlie, Justice: Gender-neutral baby names on the rise

More names are being used for either sex regardless of which gender they were originally associated with

• Mar 21, 2018

Social Security underpays thousands of widows and widowers

It's neglecting a requirement to inform them how to claim benefits that would result in higher lifetime incomes

• Feb 22, 2018

Caitlyn plunges in popularity as baby name

The popularity of the name plummeted more than any other baby name just one year after Caitlyn Jenner announced her new name and gender

• May 12, 2017

What Social Security isn’t telling you

Before claiming, many Americans may not be receiving a full picture from the agency’s website or employees

• Sep 19, 2016

Social Security trustees to Congress: Get moving

Their latest report on the program's funding status shows why comprehensive reform is needed quickly

• Jun 30, 2016

What are the top baby names in the U.S.?

Social Security Administration releases list of top names for girls, boys in 2015

• May 6, 2016

The best way to get your Social Security statement

It may be years before you get one in the mail, so do this now and get that vital information any time you want

• Apr 1, 2016

4 myths about Social Security

The best Social Security strategy is the one that meets your needs and rejects common misconceptions

• Jan 25, 2016