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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.

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.

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.