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An artists representation of race

The first place most people say they would go for information about Social Security’s various benefits is family and friends. That’s true whether they are Black, White, Asian, or Hispanic. But after family and friends, there are few similarities in whom each group consults. And their preferences, revealed in a new survey, reflect differences in…

Grey-haired bearded senior man eyeglasses looking concentrated

In 2000, Social Security launched a website allowing retirees to sign up for their benefits online without having to call or visit the agency. By 2013, about half of new retirees were using this feature to file their claims. However, progress stalled after that, despite continued growth in the number of baby boomers who wer…