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Why 'Locking' Your Social Security Number Is the New Credit Freeze

Here is how to keep your Social Security number private in an age of aggressive cybercriminals.

Kiplinger · Feb 12

6 Social Security Payment Errors That Can Take Months to Fix

Social Security is the financial bedrock for millions, which makes a missed or incorrect payment a full-blown emergency. In 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA)...

Saving Advice · Feb 11

The New Plan to End Surprise Taxes on Social Security 'Back Pay'

Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.

Kiplinger · Feb 10

What a $460 Monthly Cut in Social Security Would Mean for Millions of Retirees

Social Security is facing funding issues, which could lead to a cut in benefits. Learn how a potential payout reduction could end up impacting retirees.

GOBankingRates · Jan 30

9 Benefits Calls That Are Actually Scams (Even When They Sound “Official”)

Your phone rings. Surprisingly, the caller ID displays “Social Security Administration” or “Medicare Support.” The voice on the other end sounds professional, calm, and terrifyingly specific. Moreover, they know your name, and they might even recite the last four digits of your SSN.

Budget and the Bees · Jan 28

7 Social Security Mistakes That Reduce Your Check Without You Noticing

You worked for decades to earn it, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) isn’t going to hand you an optimized check on a silver platter. The system remains neutral. They will happily let you file paperwork that costs you thousands of dollars. Most treat Social Security like a simple savings…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 28

5 Insurance Letters Seniors Should Read Immediately

For most retirees, the daily mail is a nuisance. Between the endless solicitations for hearing aids and the aggressive “Urgent” postcards from Medicare brokers, it...

Saving Advice · Jan 26

What Happens to Social Security If You Live Abroad Part of the Year?

Before you leave the country, it's important to know the differences and potential complications when receiving Social Security benefits overseas.

GOBankingRates · Jan 23

6 Ways Seniors Are Getting Less From Their Benefits in 2026 — Even After the COLA Increase

It’s January, and the letters from the Social Security Administration have officially hit mailboxes. On paper, the news looks decent: a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)...

Saving Advice · Jan 22

DHS Data System Is Wrongly Removing U.S. Citizens From Voter Rolls, Lawsuit Claims

A new lawsuit alleges that an expanded Department of Homeland Security data system is causing U.S. citizens to be wrongly removed from voter rolls, raising questions about the accuracy and legality of federal efforts to verify voter eligibility.

Latin Times · Jan 22