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The Social Security Disability Application Process Could Take 8 Months — Here’s What You Can Do To Prepare

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GOBankingRates · Jul 30, 2025

Social Security Policy Could Force 3.4 Million Extra Office Visits A Year, Advocates Say SSA 'Rushing' Changes

A potential Social Security Administration policy would steer roughly 3.4 million additional people a year to local field offices for routine requests such as address changes and benefit letters, even as the agency contends with staff cuts and long appointment lines, according to public filings and advocacy groups.

Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025

Higher Social Security Payments? The CPI-E Could Make it Happen

Some lawmakers have called for it to be used to determine COLA for Social Security payments, but would it make much of a difference?

Kiplinger · Jul 28, 2025

Social Security Administration Will Continue Sending Paper Checks, Reversing Course

The Social Security Administration has backed off from plans to eliminate paper checks. However, it will only send checks in the mail as a matter of last resort.

Kiplinger · Jul 25, 2025

How Divorced Retirees Can Maximize Their Social Security Benefits: A Case Study

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings record. This case study explains how her new benefits are calculated and what her steps are to claim some of the money she missed.

Kiplinger · Jul 25, 2025

Stage 4 Cancer Patient Wonders: Can I Turn Down SSDI To Keep My Health Coverage?

When a person becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, it's often seen as a financial lifeline. But in some cases, the benefits can create unexpected challenges — especially when they affect access to other types of assistance. That's exactly what one stage 4 cancer patient in Minnesota is facing.

Benzinga · Jul 23, 2025

Social Security Garnishment Rules: What Retirees Need to Know

Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.

Kiplinger · Jul 23, 2025

'A Terrible Tradeoff': Senators Say Fixing SSA Phone Waits Is Gutting In-Person Help

Americans trying to get answers about their Social Security benefits may soon face longer lines at their local office — and it's raising concern in Washington.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

Social Security Checks Could Be Slashed 50% Starting This Week As New Rule Targets $23 Billion Overpayment Recipients

Social Security beneficiaries who previously received excess payments could see their monthly checks cut in half as early as next week, after the agency's new recovery rules take effect on Thursday.

Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025

No More Paper Checks From Social Security After Sept. 30 — Here's What You Need To Do Now

 The Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries at the end of September. If you still receive your Social Security payments by mail, it's time to make a switch — and soon.

Benzinga · Jul 19, 2025