BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

'The Letter Nobody Wants to Get': SSDI Recipient Told Benefits Will End, Unsure How To Appeal

For millions of Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are a lifeline. But sometimes, recipients receive what one benefits recipient described as "the letter nobody wants to get" — a notice that their benefits are scheduled to end. The letter often arrives after a Continuing Disability Review, the Social Security…

Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025

IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks: Here's What to Know in 2026

IRS tax refunds and Social Security paper checks are typically delivered online now. Will that impact your money?

Kiplinger · Sep 18, 2025

I Asked Grok How Much Money Is Needed To Retire in 20 Years — Here’s What It Said

Grok AI reveals how much may be needed to save for retirement in 20 years -- based on income, Social Security and the 4% rule. Here's how to hit your goal.

GOBankingRates · Sep 12, 2025

Social Security Compassionate Allowances List For Disability Benefits Grows To 300 Conditions — Here Are The 13 New Additions

The Social Security Administration recently announced the addition of 13 conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, a program designed to fast-track disability benefit approvals for people with serious medical conditions. That brings the total number of recognized conditions to 300.

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025

Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List With 13 New Conditions, Fast-Tracking Disability Benefits For Severely Ill Americans

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making it easier for people with severe medical conditions to access disability benefits by adding 13 diseases to its Compassionate Allowances List.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

Social Security Policy Could Force 3.4 Million Extra Office Visits A Year, Advocates Say SSA 'Rushing' Changes

A potential Social Security Administration policy would steer roughly 3.4 million additional people a year to local field offices for routine requests such as address changes and benefit letters, even as the agency contends with staff cuts and long appointment lines, according to public filings and advocacy groups.

Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025

Social Security Claims Spiking — 5 Reasons To Follow Suit

Social Security claims surged in 2025 as insolvency, healthcare, debt and inflation concerns drive retirees to consider taking benefits early.

GOBankingRates · Jul 20, 2025

Social Security is pulling workers from its field offices to man the growing number of calls at its 1-800 number

Phones have been ringing off the hook at the Social Security Administration prompting the agency to use a temporary solution for a growing problem

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump mass layoffs to move forward - Roll Call

Justices lifted pause on efforts to slash jobs at federal agencies, including the CDC and the Social Security Administration.

Roll Call · Jul 8, 2025

Trump news at a glance: Elon Musk announces new political party targeting sway in Congress

Musk, the world’s richest man, only departed from the White House this May but has been critical of Trump’s signature policy bill – key US politics stories from Saturday 5 July

The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025