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August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 25 days
August’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 25 days. SSI payments are ...
Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees
Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and ...
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
Key Points While every year you wait to claim Social Security after 62 will increase your checks, waiting may not be the ...
Some Social Security Recipients Will See Wage Garnishment in Just Weeks
Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023, according to KFF ...
Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you
The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
If You Plan to Receive Social Security in 2035, You Have to Prepare Yourself for This
The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire ...
Former Social Security Official Pitched an Investment Strategy to Keep Fund Solvent. It Went Nowhere.
Scott Coulter got little traction on his idea to avert the trust fund’s insolvency, accelerated by the tax-and-spending bill.
Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
Social Security Benefits Cuts Are Possible by 2033: Here's Precisely How Much Retired Workers Can Lose Each Month
Though Social Security is in no danger of bankruptcy or halting payments, the existing payout schedule for retired workers ...