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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.

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.

Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.

Americans trying to get answers about their Social Security benefits may soon face longer lines at their local office — and it's raising concern in Washington.

Social Security beneficiaries who previously received excess payments could see their monthly checks cut in half as early as next week, after the agency's new recovery rules take effect on Thursday.