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Social Security Administration Warns of Massive Layoffs: What It Means to You

The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you.

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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly

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47 Local Social Security Offices to Close After DOGE Cuts

Here's the list of the 47 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed.

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New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."

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Are millions of dead people collecting Social Security? Fact-checking Musk and Trump’s claims

Elon Musk says it’s a “HUGE” problem. Is it?

The Independent UK

Treasury Department Recovers Million In Fraudulent Payments

Treasury Department recovers million in improper payments to deceased individuals, advocates for permanent access to death database.

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Frank Bisignano Named Social Security Commissioner By President-Elect Trump

President-elect Trump nominates Frank Bisignano as Social Security Administration commissioner, highlighting his corporate leadership and philanthropic bac...

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Social Security Administration Extends Telework For Thousands Of Employees

SSA staff secure telework until 2029; AFGE union plays crucial role. DOGE advocates for full-time office return.

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Social Security Tax Limit Jumps 4.4% for 2025

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.

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Social Security Administration Offices Closed Due To Global Outage

Social Security Administration closes offices due to global outage, causing service disruptions. Efforts underway to restore services and minimize impact o...

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The Social Security Conundrum: Take It Now, or Wait Till 70?

Yes, delaying Social Security means a bigger benefit. But when deciding whether it's worth the wait, take stock of these pros and cons. You might be surprised.

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The trendiest baby names of the past decade

"Theo," "Atlas" and "Nova" are big hits.

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Social Security Changes How Overpayments are Handled

The Social Security Administration announced a change to how overpayments are handled.

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Before You Claim Social Security, What’s Your Income Plan?

If you’ll have multiple income streams in retirement, you’ll need to coordinate everything so you don’t end up paying taxes on your Social Security benefits.

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Social Security Board Nominee Grilled Over Views on Program Reforms

Candidate questioned on Social Security privatization, raising retirement age and benefit cuts during Senate hearing.

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Martin O'Malley: What to Know About Social Security's New Commissioner

Martin O'Malley gets Senate nod to lead the Social Security Administration.

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Social Security On Monthly 'Watch' Till Overpayment Issue Is Fixed

The Social Security Administration must meet with a Senate panel monthly until the agency's $23 billion overpayment issue is resolved.

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Millennial Money: What the 2024 Social Security COLA could mean for your retirement

The Social Security Administration adjusts its benefits payments each year to reflect changes in the cost of living

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Social Security Overpayment Problem Swells to $23 Billion

The Social Security Administration will now have to try and recoup $23 billion in overpayments.

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What is this year’s Social Security cost of living increase?

In September 2023, 58.2 million Americans received Social Security retirement benefits. Those benefits will increase 3.2% in 2024.

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Ticket to Work Program: What Is It and How Does It Work?

This Social Security Administration program is underused and underpromoted, yet hundreds of thousands of American workers could access its benefits.

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Obscure law contains debt limit escape hatch for Social Security

WASHINGTON — It’s a time-worn argument for raising the debt limit: Without increased borrowing authority, Social Security checks would stop flowing.

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Obscure law contains debt limit escape hatch for Social Security - Roll Call

It’s a time-worn argument for raising the debt limit: Without increased borrowing authority, Social Security checks would stop flowing.

The Independent UK

Liz Weston: ‘Bridge’ your way to Social Security

Delaying the start of Social Security retirement benefits can dramatically increase your monthly benefit and your lifetime income

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Former clients of Eric C. Conn have the opportunity to get SSA benefits back

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