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A 90-year-old woman could soon lose her Supplemental Security Income benefits due to a paperwork issue — and her only surviving relative is racing against time to resolve it.

A mother who depends on Supplemental Security Income is now facing a long suspension of her benefits — all because of a car accident settlement that didn't turn out the way anyone expected.

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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.

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

A 27-year-old man with cerebral palsy is working to take control of his Supplemental Security Income payments after claiming his mother misused the benefits for years. In a recent Reddit post, he explained how he's trying to become his own representative payee so he can manage the money himself and…

A government shutdown can feel like a looming storm. You hear about it on the news, see the headlines, and wonder what it means for your daily life. If you rely on Social Security, the worry can hit even harder. Will your check arrive? Will you be able to reach…

Here's why the SSA loves the OBBB and what it really means for retired Americans.

For millions of Americans, Social Security provides essential financial support in retirement. But what many don’t realize is that certain decisions involving your benefits can catch the IRS’s attention. From inaccurate reporting to suspicious withdrawals, some Social Security moves raise red flags that could trigger audits, penalties, or delays. Whether…

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.