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Social Security Expanded Its Online Disability Tools — Here’s What Claimants Can Do Now

Waiting on a Social Security disability decision can mean months of uncertainty, and even a simple question like “Where is my case now?” can become...

Saving Advice · Sep 16

Social Security COLA Forecast Points to $68 Boost, But Seniors May Still Feel Squeezed in 2027

The Senior Citizens League forecasts a 3.5% Social Security COLA for 2027, which could add $67.90 to the average benefit, but the official rate remains unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Widowed and Still Working? This Social Security Rule Can Be Especially Confusing

Losing a spouse can force someone to make major financial decisions while they’re still working, paying a mortgage, supporting family, or trying to rebuild a...

Saving Advice · Sep 14

70-year-old woman's Social Security check suddenly falls to $2,700; told to repay $35,000 within 30 days or face 50% benefit cut

A woman in her 70s was shocked when her Social Security payment dropped to about $2,700 a month and the SSA told her to repay $35,000 in alleged overpayments within 30 days. The case highlights how Social Security overpayments can leave beneficiaries facing sudden financial hardship and steep benefit cuts.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Some Widows and Divorced Spouses Can Now Get More From Social Security — Here’s Who Qualifies

Some widows, widowers, and divorced spouses are receiving Social Security benefits they couldn’t have collected (or couldn’t collect in full) under rules that existed just...

Saving Advice · Sep 4

Social Security Just Added 14 Conditions to Its Fast-Track Disability List—Here’s What Families Should Know

Social Security just expanded its fast-track disability program, adding 14 serious medical conditions to the Compassionate Allowances list. The change matters because families dealing with devastating or extremely rare diagnoses often cannot afford to wait around while paperwork moves from one desk to another.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 3

8 Things About Social Security That Don’t Work the Way Most People Think

Social Security sounds straightforward: you work, pay taxes, retire, and receive a monthly check. Then you start digging into the rules and discover that working...

Saving Advice · Sep 3

What You Can Do if Your Social Security Contributions Fall Short

Failing to reach Social Security's 40-credit requirement doesn't mean your tax contributions are lost. Here are some options to help you secure benefits.

Kiplinger · Sep 3

Social Security September 2026 Payment Dates: Here's Exactly When Your Money Will Arrive

The Social Security Administration has released the 2026 payment calendar, detailing when beneficiaries can expect their payments in September based on their birth dates and benefit type.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

Blind Man Told He Wasn't Entitled to Benefits for 5 Years: SSA Could Demand $72K Back

A legally blind SSDI recipient is appealing an SSA decision that could result in a $72,000 overpayment, raising questions about disability work rules and appeals.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28