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When is the next total solar eclipse and where can I see it?

A solar eclipse over six minutes long is set to occur next summer

The Independent UK · Aug 12

The 14 conditions Social Security has added to disability fast-track list

Several rare cancers and genetic disorders are being added to the list, bringing the total number of conditions on the CAL to 314

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Social Security Has a “Do-Over” Rule — But Retirees Have a Limited Window to Use It

Claiming Social Security can feel like one of those financial decisions that becomes permanent the moment you make it. Maybe you claimed at 62 because...

Saving Advice · Aug 12

What to Know About Identity Verification Requests That Are Legitimate—and 4 That Are Not

Identity verification requests have become a normal part of modern life, from opening bank accounts to recovering online access. The tricky part comes when a message, phone call, or email asks for personal details and leaves people wondering whether the request protects their identity or puts it at risk.

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 7

Don’t Trust the Caller ID: How to Spot Medicare and Social Security Scam Calls

Your phone rings, and the caller ID says “Social Security Administration.” The person on the other end sounds professional, knows your name, and warns that...

Saving Advice · Aug 4

What to Do After Receiving a Social Security Overpayment Notice

Opening the mailbox and finding a Social Security overpayment notice can make anyone’s stomach drop. The letter often demands repayment, lists a dollar amount, and sets a deadline, which can create instant panic. Despite the shock, the situation usually offers more options than many people realize. The smartest move starts…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 4

Social Security Cola 2027 Forecast Holds at 3.8% but Trump Tariffs Could Still Change the Final Increase

The 2027 Social Security COLA forecast remains near 3.8%, but inflation and Trump tariffs could still affect the final increase.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Received a Social Security Overpayment Notice? Take These Steps Before You Pay

Social Security overpayments can happen for several reasons, including changes in earnings, reporting delays, benefit calculation errors, or changes in eligibility. Receiving a notice does...

Saving Advice · Aug 3

Social Security’s New Electronic Repayment Option Makes Overpayment Resolution Easier

Few letters create more anxiety for Social Security beneficiaries than an overpayment notice. Some recipients suddenly owe hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars they weren’t...

Saving Advice · Jul 30

Supplemental Security Income recipients to get August payment early this week: Who qualifies, why the SSA is sending money on July 31, and how much you could receive

Supplemental Security Income on July 31: Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income will get their August benefits early on Friday, July 31, instead of August. Eligible recipients include elderly individuals and people with qualifying disabilities and this early deposit is not an extra payment but an advance due to…

The Economic Times · Jul 28