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President Donald Trump Just Called for a Drastic Social Security Change -- but It Comes With Unintended Consequences
Trump reversed former President Joe Biden's overpayment and recovery rules by implementing a 50% clawback rate on a person's ...
Your Social Security card will soon be available digitally: What to know in Alabama
The Social Security Administration will grant account holders "digital access" to their Social Security numbers early this ...
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Social Security survivor benefits: Who qualifies in 2025?
Spouses, children, and parents may qualify for Social Security survivor benefits in 2025. Here's who is eligible.
Is Social Security Going Broke? No -- but You May Want to Pretend It Is.
A program as important as Social Security is apt to work its way into the news somewhat often. In the coming years, Social ...
House GOP members warn new Social Security head against further cuts to staff, service
A group of House Republicans is warning new Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano against making more ...
More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
Older Americans are generally more confident that Social Security will be available to them than younger adults are, ...
Here's What This Estimate of Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Would Mean for the Average Check
The latest estimates suggest the 2026 COLA will be the lowest since 2021. If tariffs drive inflation higher, the 2026 COLA ...
Social Security to reduce overpayment clawbacks to 50%, down from 100%
The Social Security Administration said it will now seek to recoup less money from beneficiaries. Advocates say the revised ...
I hear horror stories about people waiting to get their first Social Security check. Should I rush my application?
Dear Fix My Portfolio, I ’ve been reading all about the troubles with Social Security — one post said that the wait to get ...