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Social Security Policy Could Force 3.4 Million Extra Office Visits A Year, Advocates Say SSA 'Rushing' Changes

A potential Social Security Administration policy would steer roughly 3.4 million additional people a year to local field offices for routine requests such as address changes and benefit letters, even as the agency contends with staff cuts and long appointment lines, according to public filings and advocacy groups.

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Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen

Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?

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'She Just Does What She Wants With It': Disabled Man Says Mom Misused His SSI — Now He's Fighting For Control

A 27-year-old man with cerebral palsy is working to take control of his Supplemental Security Income payments after claiming his mother misused the benefits for years. In a recent Reddit post, he explained how he's trying to become his own representative payee so he can manage the money himself and…

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What Happens to Your Social Security If the Government Shuts Down Again?

A government shutdown can feel like a looming storm. You hear about it on the news, see the headlines, and wonder what it means for your daily life. If you rely on Social Security, the worry can hit even harder. Will your check arrive? Will you be able to reach…

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Why the Social Security Administration Loves Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Should You?

Here's why the SSA loves the OBBB and what it really means for retired Americans.

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10 Social Security Moves That Raised Red Flags With the IRS

For millions of Americans, Social Security provides essential financial support in retirement. But what many don’t realize is that certain decisions involving your benefits can catch the IRS’s attention. From inaccurate reporting to suspicious withdrawals, some Social Security moves raise red flags that could trigger audits, penalties, or delays. Whether…

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Social Security Administration Will Continue Sending Paper Checks, Reversing Course

The Social Security Administration has backed off from plans to eliminate paper checks. However, it will only send checks in the mail as a matter of last resort.

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How Divorced Retirees Can Maximize Their Social Security Benefits: A Case Study

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings record. This case study explains how her new benefits are calculated and what her steps are to claim some of the money she missed.

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Stage 4 Cancer Patient Wonders: Can I Turn Down SSDI To Keep My Health Coverage?

When a person becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, it's often seen as a financial lifeline. But in some cases, the benefits can create unexpected challenges — especially when they affect access to other types of assistance. That's exactly what one stage 4 cancer patient in Minnesota is facing.

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Social Security Garnishment: Understand the Rules and Safeguard Your Benefits

Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.

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'A Terrible Tradeoff': Senators Say Fixing SSA Phone Waits Is Gutting In-Person Help

Americans trying to get answers about their Social Security benefits may soon face longer lines at their local office — and it's raising concern in Washington.

Benzinga

Social Security Checks Could Be Slashed 50% Starting This Week As New Rule Targets $23 Billion Overpayment Recipients

Social Security beneficiaries who previously received excess payments could see their monthly checks cut in half as early as next week, after the agency's new recovery rules take effect on Thursday.

Benzinga

No More Paper Checks From Social Security After Sept. 30 — Here's What You Need To Do Now

The Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries at the end of September. If you still receive your Social Security payments by mail, it's time to make a switch — and soon.

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8 Government Agencies That Still Use Paper Files At Your Expense

In an age where nearly everything has gone digital, many people assume that government agencies have also embraced streamlined, paperless systems. After all, businesses, banks,...

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Redditor Gets A Surprise Letter From The SSA Months After Their Mother's Death — 'I'm Just Tired Of All The Death-Related Paperwork'

After losing a loved one, paperwork is often the last thing grieving families want to deal with. But for one Reddit user, a surprising letter from the Social Security Administration months after their mother's death brought more questions — and more forms.

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 Government Databases That Contain Your Personal Info Right Now

At this very moment, numerous branches of the U.S. government are quietly holding onto detailed pieces of your life. From your birthday and Social Security number to your travel habits and financial transactions, it’s all stored somewhere in a government-run database.

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Social Security Offices Are Facing Backlogs—What It Means for You

Social Security offices across the country are facing serious backlogs. If you need help with retirement, disability, or survivor benefits, you might wait longer than you expect. These delays can affect your finances, your plans, and your peace of mind. Many people rely on Social Security for essential income, so…

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5 Social Security Changes Experts Predict Could Come in the Next Decade

Social Security has long served as a financial safety net for millions of Americans, but the program faces increasing pressure. Read More: 40 States Where You'll Feel the Biggest Social Security...

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After Loss: 12 Agencies to Contact After a Child’s Tragic Death

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How Much Is Warren Buffett’s Social Security Check?

When you think of who receives Social Security benefits, billionaires don't likely come to mind. Though anyone who has been part of, and paid taxes into, the workforce for 30 plus years has benefits...

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9 Personal Documents That Aren’t Legally Yours After You Die

After a person passes away, their family often faces the difficult task of sorting through a lifetime of belongings, including a mountain of paperwork. Many people assume that all of a person’s documents and records become the property of their estate or next of kin. However, the law sees things…

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Trump's One Big, Beautiful Bill to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits for 90% of Recipients

The Social Security Administration stated that US President Donald Trump's bill will eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits to offer immediate relief to seniors.

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Social Security sends incorrect email saying Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' ends taxes on the benefit

The legislation does increase the standard deduction for seniors.

Clever Dude

8 Things That Make Your Social Security Payments Suspicious

For millions of retirees, the disabled, and survivors, Social Security payments are a financial lifeline. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages this massive system and employs robust measures to detect fraud and ensure payments are accurate. While most recipients have no issues, certain activities or changes in your circumstances can…

Benzinga

Former Social Security Executive Pitched S&P-Linked Treasury Plan To Extend Fund Solvency — Here's What Happened To It

A former top executive at the Social Security Administration quietly floated an idea to park part of the program's $2.7 trillion trust fund in a short-term Treasury note that would automatically convert into an SP 500 index basket at maturity, but the proposal never really saw the light of day.

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