Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 17 days
March Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens,
Has Congress stolen trillions from Social Security? The answer is clear as day
The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really behind the program's financial woes, look no further than an assortment of ongoing demographic shifts.
Unemployment benefits: Can they be combined with Social Security benefits?
Facing unemployment as you near retirement can be daunting, but understanding your options can provide a financial safety net. You may qualify for both unemployment insurance and Social Security benefits simultaneously.
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in one day
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in one day. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
Working While on Social Security? 3 Important Things You Need to Know.
As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn't a ton of money to live on. That's why it's not a bad idea at all to work at the same time you're collecting Social Security.
Key dates for your Social Security benefits in February 2025
If you're part of group 2 pensioners, you might receive your payment as early as February 12, 2025. Here's what you need to know to ensure you receive your benefits on time and make the most of your financial planning.
Retirees, federal workers ‘scared to death’ of Musk and Trump accessing Social Security benefits
Federal workers and retirees in Maryland say they are “scared to death” of President Trump and Elon Musk accessing Social ...
President Trump Unleashed Elon Musk to Cut $2 Trillion From the Federal Budget. Could Social Security and Medicare Cuts Be on the Way?
The latest cover of Time magazine shows Elon Musk sitting at the historic Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with the U.S. flag ...
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How To Sign Up for a My Social Security Account and Estimate Retirement Benefits
To see all of your Social Security benefits, you need to sign up for a My Social Security account. Note that if you've ...
Does Elon Musk have your Social Security number? What DOGE has done so far
President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has become perhaps the most visible representation of his push ...
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...
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Binghamton woman convicted of social security fraud
United States Attorney Carla Freedman and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration Office ...
Democrats rally against Musk: ‘Hands off our Social Security’
Democrats rallied against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, who also heads up President Trump’s Department of Government ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Make History... and Still Disappoint
Retired-worker benefits can hit a psychologically important level next year, but seniors are still likely to get the short ...
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Social Security No Longer Allows Changes to “Sex Identification”
The Social Security Administration has imposed a new restriction refusing to amend the sex field on a person's records.
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Social Security Check Missing? Here's What to Do
If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it.
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Social Security Simplified: A guide to using SSA.gov for your application
A ccessing Social Security benefits has become more convenient than ever, thanks to the efforts of Social Security Public ...