Anticipation fills the air as Social Security gets closer to the agency’s historic 80th anniversary and prepares to commemorate the Aug. 14, 1935, signing of the Social Security Act.

Social Security is a vital resource for many aging Americans. But geography can have a big effect on how much value it provides them. Financial technology company SmartAsset recently released a study that shows where residents are getting the most for their Social Security money. The county is ranked number seven in the state and …read more.

Social Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, effective March 16, 2015. A field office that is usually open from 9 a.m. to …read more.

By DAVID SEYMOUR Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration As a result of the recent Supreme Court decision, same-sex marriage is now recognized in Indiana and several other states. Social Security continues to update our policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state laws. Social Security has published new instructions that allow the agency …read more.

Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, Tuesday announced the agency will resume the periodic mailing of Social Security Statements – once every five years for most workers – while encouraging everyone to create a secure my Social Security account to immediately access their Statement online, anytime. The statement is a valuable financial planning …read more.