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.

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them ...

If your credit file is frozen, the Social Security Administration can’t access it to try to verify your identity.

The Social Security Administration, in an effort to prevent fraud, has announced that it is tightening protocol to secure identity checks.

You can't freeze your Social Security number. But you can protect your data by freezing your credit or creating a my Social Security account.

Because Social Security calculates your benefit using a 35-year history of your earnings, it's important to review your earnings history to check for mistakes.