Internet forums are chock-full of advice to dry out that drenched device, but problematic myths about liquid protection and repair make it hard for consumers to separate fact from fiction.

The nuisance pests have started their mating season, bringing up the rumors and questions about where they came from, how to prevent them and what damage they do.

Myth #1: My Medicare card will arrive in the mail.

In this edition of Ask-the-Consul, we will clarify the scope of services provided by our American Citizen Services (ACS) unit ...

One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social ...

Turning 65 and thinking about retiring and claiming Social Security? Depending on your budget and means, you might want to hold off. That's because your monthly Social Security benefit may be higher ...

Turning 65 and thinking about retiring and claiming Social Security? Depending on your budget and means, you might want to hold off. That's because your monthly Social Security benefit may be ...

Rep. Lois Frankel held a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the backlog of Social Security claims and other issues. Frankel attributed the backlog, which has increased by 72% from seven months ...

Big changes are happening with Social Security, and you have questions. My recent columns drew thousands of comments, largely centered on three big themes: fear of delayed checks and crumbling ...