US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people
The U.S. government has clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people.
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Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Guaranteed. Here's How You Could Lose Them
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and the program is something millions more look forward to when they ...
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers & Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
Worried about Social Security's future? Here's what experts say to consider before claiming benefits
A new law adds to Social Security’s benefit costs at a time the program’s funding is already running low. Here’s what that ...
Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement
A big chunk of my income later in life is already spoken for, forcing me to think about the two biggest expenses I can ...
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now
In 1984, the average benefit was just $460.57 per month. It's steadily gone up over time, with today's retirees earning an ...
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
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We’re Less Than a Decade Away from Social Security’s Trust Fund Running Dry. What Does This Mean for You?
Social Security has long been a trusted source of retirement funds, keeping millions of seniors out of poverty by providing ...
How Would Raising the Social Security Retirement Age to 69 Affect You?
Raising the Social Security retirement age to 69 has the support of some politicians. Here's how it would affect your ...
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House Oversight Republicans open Congress with rants against telework, unions
The first hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was ostensibly about telework yet frequently ...
Good news for citizens, the dates and maximum amounts of Social Security payments in February 2025 are confirmed
The Social Security Administration is sending payments out to the usual suspects in February with no changes in amounts.