The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Administration

Our caregiving industry is dying

Leaked plans to declare migrants dead and a SCOTUS ruling are hollowing out elder care

Salon · Jul 16

New York AG Charges Long Island Man With Fraudulently Collecting Over $100,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG).

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 15

How to Check Your Social Security Earnings Record for Costly Errors

Your Social Security benefits are more than just a government check; they are the result of decades of your hard work, sacrifice, and financial contributions....

Saving Advice · Jul 14

Your Prescription Could Still Cost Hundreds on Medicaid—7 Ways to Lower the Price

Navigating healthcare costs can be a significant challenge, even for those covered by state programs. You might assume that having Medicaid guarantees low prices, but...

Saving Advice · Jul 8

Children Born Between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026 May Get a Commemorative Social Security Card

If you’re welcoming a baby in the second half of 2026, your child could receive something no other generation of Americans has ever had: a...

Saving Advice · Jul 8

SSA Just Launched the Trump Account Enrollment Process—What Parents and Grandparents Should Know

If you’re a parent or grandparent looking to jumpstart a child’s financial future, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made it easier to enroll eligible...

Saving Advice · Jul 7

Elizabeth Warren Social Security Proposal to Prevent Benefit Cuts Could Raise $3 Trillion in Taxes

A bipartisan proposal seeks to remove the payroll tax cap, aiming to secure Social Security's future and prevent a retirement income crisis, potentially raising $3 trillion over the next decade.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Still waiting for your social security payment? Here’s when you can expect it

Lawmakers are searching for solutions to shore up a Social Security system that’s facing a sobering outcome in six years

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Babies Born During America’s 250th Celebration Will Get Limited-Edition Social Security Cards With Freedom 250 Logo

Babies born in the United States during America’s 250th birthday celebration will receive a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, extending the Trump administration’s growing slate of semiquincentennial keepsakes.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Could Extra Income Raise Medicare Premiums Two Years Later?

Picture this: You pick up some extra income this year through a rewarding side project, a profitable investment sale, or even a long-overdue bonus. Two...

Saving Advice · Jul 1