Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Curious how much you've contributed to Social Security over the years? Here's where to look.
Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits: Here’s how
A change in the way Social Security handles overpayments could eliminate monthly benefits for some recipients, the agency announced last week. On Friday, the agency announced it was reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check until an overpayment is repaid.
Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.
Social Security will begin recouping overpayments to beneficiaries
If someone cannot afford full recovery of their overpayment, they can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or their local office.
3 Big Social Security Changes We Could See in 2026
We're only a couple of months into the year, but Social Security has already gotten a pretty significant shakeup with the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. And it seems more changes could be on the way.
Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in one day
The Supplemental Security Income check for March will be sent to eligible recipients in one day, with the payments being ...
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Social Security Fairness Act: Over $7.5B in Retroactive Payments Sent So Far
The Social Security Administration is sending out retroactive payments right now, thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act.
Social Security Backtracks on DOGE Phone Service Cuts After Media Report
SSA officials were weighing eliminating telephone support for claims processing and direct-deposit account transactions.
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Social Security Benefits
Some American retirees will receive an extra Social Security payment in November due to a scheduling quirk involving the payment schedule of SSI payments to beneficiaries. Social ...
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Supplemental Security Income March 2025: You Won't Get a Check This Month
Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries won't receive a check during the month of March. We'll explain why.
6 Social Security Scams That Boomers Should Watch For in 2025
A recent press release from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) noted that government imposters had scammed Americans ...
Elon Musk Issues Major Social Security Warning
Billionaire Elon Musk has said there is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of "federal entitlements" like Social ...
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Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 10 days
The payments for June, September, and November, will be issued earlier than the first of those respective months to ensure recipients have their SSI payments by the start of those months.