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Social Security sends incorrect email saying Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' ends taxes on the benefit

The legislation does increase the standard deduction for seniors.

Fortune

8 Things That Make Your Social Security Payments Suspicious

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…

Clever Dude

Former Social Security Executive Pitched S&P-Linked Treasury Plan To Extend Fund Solvency — Here's What Happened To It

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.

Benzinga

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‘Blatant misinformation’: Social Security Administration email praising Trump’s tax bill blasted as a ‘lie’

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

The Guardian - US

Social Security Administration Sends 'Unbelievable' Email On Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill': Report

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.

Benzinga

'I've Followed The Rules — But I'm Still Left In The Dark': Teen Abroad Loses Survivor Benefit After Turning 18, Still Fighting For Back Pay

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…

Benzinga

Facing Stage 4 Cancer At 52, She's Still Working — But Needs Answers On Social Security For Her Family

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,…

Benzinga

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'I Had NO Clue What My Ex Was Doing' – Divorced Mom Says She Owes $24,000 Because Her Ex Collected Disability While Secretly Working

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

Benzinga

Widow's Social Security And Health Insurance Cut Off — All Because A Death Certificate Took Too Long

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.

Benzinga

9 Government Letters That Should Never Arrive in Your Mailbox

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…

Budget and the Bees

Social Security Says She Owes $4,765 — But Could The Monthly Rule Save Her From Paying Back Money She Didn't Earn?

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…

Benzinga

Are You Owed Money Thanks to the SSFA? You Might Need to Do Something to Get It

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.

Kiplinger

Ex-Doge employee ‘Big Balls’ gets new Trump administration position

Edward Coristine, 19, has been given a job at Social Security Administration after quitting Elon Musk’s ‘department’

The Guardian - US

'I Thought I Could Still Work A Little': Retiree Hit With Surprise $9,648 Social Security Overpayment Notice

When one retiree left his job in last August and applied for Social Security at age 63 and 5 months, he thought he was doing everything by the book. In a post on Reddit, he shared that his first check came in September — but just a few months later,…

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Kiplinger

What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?

IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

How to Dodge the 'Medicare Tax' Before You Retire

A Roth conversion may be the key to avoiding costly IRMAA surcharges on your premiums.

Benzinga

She Thought Her SSI Ended At 18 — Now She's Worried Her Mom May Still Be Collecting It

A young woman recently shared her story on Reddit, saying she believed her Supplemental Security Income stopped when she turned 18 — but was shocked to learn that payments were still being deposited into a bank account associated with her mother. Now she's worried that this could lead to serious…

Benzinga

'I Assumed It Was A Scam Letter At First!' Social Security Claims Woman Was Overpaid By $20,491 After Making $275K Last Year

When a retiree received a letter from the Social Security Administration claiming she owed over $20,000 due to excess income in 2024, her family thought it had to be a scam. The letter stated she earned $275,367 during the year — an amount her family says is impossible. The woman…

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International Business Times UK

Social Security to Stop Issuing Paper Cheques By End Of September, Affecting Half a Million Recipients: Here's What They can do

The Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper cheques starting 30th September to reduce fraud and misplacement while improving cost savings and overall operational efficiency.

The Independent UK

Stephen Miller’s wife ordered Social Security workers to cover up a lie from her new boss Elon Musk: report

Former White House aide remains at Tesla chief’s side even after barrage of Epstein allegations

The Independent UK

Elon Musk left the fate of your Social Security payments in the hands of a 21-year-old DOGE tech bro

The former Palantir intern has acknowledged that Musk’s claims about rampant fraud at the agency were false

Clever Dude

What Happens to Your Social Security Check When You’re Incarcerated?

Social Security benefits are considered a lifeline for millions of Americans, especially seniors and people with disabilities. But what happens when someone receiving Social Security ends up behind bars? Whether due to a mistake, poor decisions, or simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time, incarceration can cause…

Clever Dude

Social Security Slashed? Here’s Why Your Check Might Be Smaller This Month

If you opened your bank account this month and noticed your Social Security check is smaller than usual, you’re not alone. Many retirees and beneficiaries across the country are seeing reduced payments, and it’s causing real concern. Social Security is a lifeline for millions, so any dip in your monthly…

Saving Advice

10 Things You’ll Need for a Social Security Card Replacement (And 3 You Definitely Don’t)

Losing your Social Security card is one of those stressful adult tasks no one really prepares you for. Maybe it got misplaced during a move,...

Clever Dude

12 Agencies You Must Contact After Your Spouse Passes—Before It Costs You

Did you know that you have to notify agencies when your spouse passes away? Among the list of a thousand things to do, you have to reach out to various institutions to inform them of their death. Failing to do so can result in lost benefits, identity theft, or potentially…

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