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Dad's Social Security Application Denied While Abroad — Family Wonders If Birthplace Mix-Up Could Be To Blame

Applying for Social Security can be challenging, especially when paperwork involves details that no longer match today's maps. One family recently shared their struggle on Reddit after a father's retirement application was denied while he was overseas. At the center of the confusion: a birthplace that once belonged to a…

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4 Social Security Rules That Changed This Year

Social Security rules changed this year—learn the four updates that could impact your benefits, retirement planning and monthly income.

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A Big Change to Social Security Is Coming This Fall — and It’s Probably for the Best

A major Social Security update is coming this fall—find out what’s changing, why it matters and how it could actually benefit your retirement.

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I Waited to Claim Social Security and Never Got Around to Filing By My 70th Birthday. Did I Goof?

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Social Security’s Biggest Lie: Why ‘Full Retirement Age’ Isn’t What You Think

Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your benefits.

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How Many Hours Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security Benefits?

Be aware that continuing to work after claiming could reduce the amount that you receive, particularly if you have not yet reached full retirement age.

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Social Security September 2025: When Your Checks Will Arrive

Find out exactly when your Social Security check will arrive in September 2025—plus what to expect based on your birth date and payment schedule.

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Trump To End Paper Social Security Checks By Sept. 30, Forcing 500,000 Beneficiaries To Switch To Digital Payments

In a landmark move, President Donald Trump has ordered the end of paper Social Security checks by September 30, requiring more than half a million beneficiaries to switch to digital payment methods.

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What Is Social Security’s First Year of Retirement Rule?

Retiring and claiming Social Security benefits is a major financial milestone, but it can also come with confusing rules, especially if you retire mid-year. One of the most important yet often...

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Are Your Overseas Bank Transfers Killing Your Social Security Benefits?

Many Americans dream of living abroad, whether in retirement or for work. But if you receive Social Security benefits and frequently make overseas bank transfers, you might be risking more than just extra fees. Understanding how these international transactions affect your Social Security benefits can help you avoid costly mistakes.…

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Social Security Whistleblower Resigns Citing 'Culture Of Panic' Over Trump-Backed Data Modernization Efforts

On Friday, Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging security risks tied to the President Donald Trump administration-backed efforts to modernize the agency's data systems.

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'My Car Is Also My Backup Home': SSDI Recipient Fears Losing Benefits After $1,500 Insurance Payout From Hitting A Deer

A $1,500 insurance payout shouldn't normally be a cause for worry. But for one Social Security Disability Insurance recipient, the check raised a serious question: Could it put their benefits at risk?

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7 Common Payouts That Social Security Quietly Denies During Appeal

Receiving a disability denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be crushing. The initial denial is notoriously common, and the real fight often begins with the appeal. You’ll gather more medical records and file paperwork for reconsideration. You might even have a hearing with an administrative law judge…

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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?

Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.

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Never understimate Elon Musk – he is not with Donald Trump and yet, he still managed to put millions of Americans at risk

Another whistle blower opens up.

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Only A Handful Of Retirees Will Ever Get The $5,108 Max Social Security Check — Here's What It Takes

A monthly Social Security check of more than $5,000 might sound like the kind of benefit every retiree dreams of. In 2025, the maximum payment is $5,108 per month — more than $61,000 a year. But despite how appealing that number is, very few retirees will ever see it.

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DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Says Whistleblower

The whistleblower accused the DOGE officials of copying over 300 million Social Security numbers.

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DOGE Put Social Security Data Of 300 Million Americans At Risk, Alleges Whistleblower — Says Trump Admin Agency Had 'Excessive Access'

The Department of Government Efficiency placed the personal data of millions of Americans, including Social Security numbers, on a vulnerable cloud server in June, according to a new whistleblower complaint by the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, Charles Borges.

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Elon Musk’s Doge put sensitive social security data at risk, whistleblower says

SSA official alleges that Doge staff uploaded personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans to vulnerable cloud server

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Need to Call Social Security? Be Ready to Hold

Staff cuts and redeployments may translate into long wait times. Can tech help?

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6 Reasons Social Security Payments Are Quietly Dropping in 2025

You may have noticed your Social Security check isn’t stretching as far as it used to—even though your payment hasn’t technically gone down. That’s because...

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Social Security Announces New Improvements Saving Americans 43 Million Hours

The Social Security Administration has reported significant improvements in how it serves the public. According to its latest performance metrics, Americans have collectively saved an estimated 43 million hours over the past year due to faster service and expanded access across online, phone, and in-person channels.

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My Husband Gets Social Security — Can I Collect A Spousal Benefit At 59 After 20 Years As A Stay-at-Home Mom?

If you've been a stay-at-home parent and your spouse is already collecting Social Security retirement benefits, you may be wondering when — or if — you can claim a spousal benefit. A question on Reddit raised this exact concern: a 59-year-old woman asked if she could begin collecting spousal benefits…

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'Are People On SSI Allowed To Take Vacations?' They Want To Gift A Vacation, She's Afraid It Will Stop Her SSI

Planning a surprise vacation for a loved one sounds like the perfect gift — unless that loved one receives Supplemental Security Income and is worried the trip could put their benefits at risk.

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What’s the Penalty If You Miss the New Social Security Cut-Off Date?

Missing a Social Security deadline can feel like a mistake with bigger consequences than you realize. Whether it’s applying late or missing that crucial cut-off,...

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