The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Administration

Government Imposter Scams: How to Verify an IRS, SSA, or Medicare Contact

A call from the IRS, Social Security Administration, or Medicare can grab attention fast, especially when the caller claims something needs fixing today. The good news: an official-looking message does not automatically mean a scam, but a convincing voice, familiar agency name, or official-looking number does not prove legitimacy either.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 10

August Social Security Payments Begin Wednesday: First Checks Hit Aug. 12

The first wave of August Social Security retirement payments lands Wednesday, August 12, for beneficiaries born on the 1st through the 10th of any month....

Saving Advice · Aug 9

What to Know About Social Security Claiming Assumptions That Can Distort a Retirement Plan

Social Security planning often starts with a simple question: when should someone claim benefits? The tricky part comes when a retirement plan relies on assumptions that no longer match current rules, cost-of-living adjustments, or the long-term outlook for the program. A small misunderstanding can create a much bigger ripple effect…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 8

Social Security COLA: Why Your Expected 2027 Check Keeps Changing for One Reason

The 2027 Social Security COLA estimate keeps swinging between 3.6% and 3.8%, and energy prices driven by the US-Iran war are the reason. Here is what retirees can expect before October.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Social Security Adjustment in 2027: Maximum Monthly Benefit Could Reach $5,378 Under 3.8% COLA

Economic forecasts predict a 3.8% Social Security adjustment for 2027, potentially raising maximum monthly benefits to $5,378, offering a financial lifeline for American retirees.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Ex-Commissioner Says DOGE Ran Social Security 'Like a McDonald's' That Constantly Screams at Staff

Leland Dudek, former acting commissioner of Social Security, reveals the chaotic impact of Elon Musk's government-cutting team, likening their approach to running a fast-food chain.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Social Security Now Requires Electronic Benefit Payments for Most Recipients

The days of waiting beside the mailbox for a Social Security check are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Social Security is moving most recipients to electronic benefit payments, meaning monthly benefits will arrive through direct deposit or another approved electronic method instead of traditional paper checks.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 31

2027 Social Security COLA: Expect 3.8% Tops, Announcement Date and What Retirees Could Receive

A potential 3.8% Social Security increase in 2027 could offer relief to retirees, but inflation and rising costs in housing, food, and healthcare may offset benefits.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

12 Retirement Benefits Many Eligible Seniors Never Claim

Retirement is supposed to bring more financial freedom, but millions of older Americans leave valuable benefits on the table every year simply because they don’t...

Saving Advice · Jul 28

Freedom 250 Social Security card: Who qualifies for the new limited-edition SSA card and why most Americans won't receive it

Freedom 250 Social Security card: The Social Security Administration is rolling out a brand-new card design. Only a select group of Americans will actually get one. Newborns born between July 2 and December 31, 2026, qualify for this limited-edition card through hospital registration. It features an official Freedom 250 logo…

The Economic Times · Jul 28