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For millions of retirees, the disabled, and survivors, Social Security payments are a financial lifeline. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages this massive system and employs robust measures to detect fraud and ensure payments are accurate. While most recipients have no issues, certain activities or changes in your circumstances can…

A former top executive at the Social Security Administration quietly floated an idea to park part of the program's $2.7 trillion trust fund in a short-term Treasury note that would automatically convert into an SP 500 index basket at maturity, but the proposal never really saw the light of day.

Previously apolitical agency lauds Trump’s spending bill with false statements about federal taxes, experts say

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has come under scrutiny for distributing an email that inaccurately describes the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tax legislation on Social Security benefits.

For one teen living abroad, aging out of childhood came with an unexpected setback — the loss of Social Security survivor benefits, despite still being enrolled in high school. The student, currently residing in the Philippines, shared their experience on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity, detailing a months-long struggle to reinstate benefits and…

At just 52 years old, a woman has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. A non-smoker who had worked full-time since age 22, she now faces a terminal illness while trying to support her husband and three children — including one still in middle school. Although she's still working,…

A divorced mother is facing a $24,000 Social Security overpayment notice — and she says she's just as shocked as anyone.

When a loved one passes away, navigating Social Security can be difficult. But for one New York widow, delays in getting a death certificate led to more than just paperwork problems — it caused her Social Security and health insurance to be cut off while she was undergoing cancer treatment.

Your daily mail is usually a mix of bills and junk mail. However, certain official envelopes can make your heart stop. A letter from a government agency often signals a serious issue. While many are routine, some letters indicate significant financial or legal trouble. You should treat these nine specific…

When a woman received a letter from the Social Security Administration claiming she owed $4,765 due to excess earnings, she was understandably confused. After all, she thought she had followed the rules when she started collecting benefits early and continued working. But could a lesser-known rule — the "monthly earnings…

The Social Security Fairness Act removed restrictions on benefits for people with government pensions. If you're one of them, don't leave money on the table. Here's how you can be proactive in claiming what you're due.