Losing a job or seeing working hours reduced can be a difficult situation, but in California there is financial support that can help maintain stability while looking for a new job ...

According to the Transamerica Center poll, nearly 40 percent of Gen Xers expect to retire at age 70-plus or not at all. They are more likely than other age groups to cite financial concerns, including ...

Are you waiting for a check from New Jersey’s ANCHOR program? The program is giving tax relief to some homeowners and renters who lived in the state in 2024. The state’s ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that $12.5 billion was lost to fraud in 2024, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the top agency targeted by scammers, according to the SSA.

Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation. Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, ...

Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., has introduced the Social Security Child Protection Act, which is aimed at safeguarding children from identity theft when their Social Security cards are lost or stolen.The ...

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Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits to more than 74 million people, including retirees, disabled workers and surviving family members. Because of the sheer scale, ...

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U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, a Wichita Republican, meets with Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano at the Wichita Social Security office to discuss changes under the Trump ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...