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Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA.

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4 Ways To Get on Track for Retirement If You’re in Your 60s

Falling behind on retirement savings? Discover some practical ways to boost your savings, cut costs and build income in your 60s for a more secure future.

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6 Things Experts Say Could Happen to Social Security Over the Next 10 Years

Here are six potential changes that are coming to Social Security sooner than you think.

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Experts reveal how to spot Social Security scams

‘If you are ever asked for your Social Security number or bank details from an unsolicited call or text message, you aren't talking to a legitimate SSA representative,’ one expert said

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How Many Hours Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security Benefits?

Be aware that continuing to work after claiming could reduce the amount that you receive, particularly if you have not yet reached full retirement age.

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I’m a Bank Teller: 4 Mistakes Social Security Recipients Make

These are the four most common and consequential mistakes a bank teller sees retirees make with their Social Security benefits.

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I Asked ChatGPT If Billionaires Should Even Get Social Security Checks — Here’s Its Take

Should billionaires receive Social Security checks? See what experts and AI say about fairness, benefits and the future of retirement programs.

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5 Social Security Overpayment Errors Seniors Need to Catch Early

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of retirees, but in 2025, many seniors are reporting unexpected notices of overpayment. These errors occur when the...

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Social Security December 2025: When Your Check Will Arrive

The good news is that the SSA publishes its payment calculator in advance, so you can plan ahead and know exactly when you'll get your funds.

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Elizabeth Warren Says Social Security Goal To Reduce Office Visits In 2026 Is 'Another Way' To Make It Harder For Americans To Claim Benefits

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday blasted the Social Security Administration's plan to sharply reduce in-person visits to its field offices, warning that the agency's new target to cut 15 million visits a year will make it harder for Americans to access benefits they have earned.

Benzinga

Check Your Mailbox: The SSA is No Longer Reporting Call Wait Times

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently made a subtle but significant change: it no longer reports call wait times in mail notices sent to beneficiaries....

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Social Security not planning major disability overhaul amid criticism

A reported plan would've reduced the number of people who qualified for disability, panicking advocates.

Axios

Social Security Whistleblower Sounds Alarm: Retirees’ Private Data May Be at Risk

A whistleblower within the Social Security Administration (SSA) has formally lodged a complaint alleging retaliation following their efforts to highlight significant vulnerabilities in the agency’s...

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Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History

The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including the Social Security Administration. While Social Security payments are continuing on schedule, in-person services at local field offices are operating on a reduced basis due to staffing shortages, according to the SSA's website.

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Kids Ain't Cheap

Could Your Baby’s Name Get Flagged by the Social Security Administration?

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Trump’s Budget: What It Means for Your Retirement, by Age

Trump’s proposed budget could reshape retirement for every age group. Find out how it may affect your savings, Social Security and future plans.

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Social Security’s 2026 Raise Is Official—But Most Seniors Say It Won’t Even Cover Groceries

The Social Security Administration has officially announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and while it’s technically a raise, many seniors say it won’t make a...

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6 Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands in Social Security (and How To Avoid Them)

Learn from a financial expert how to avoid six common Social Security mistakes that could cost you thousands in retirement — and what to do instead.

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Social Security Disability Checks Don’t Cover Living Costs for Most Recipients — Will Cuts Put Them Deeper in the Hole?

Most SSDI recipients already struggle to afford basic living costs—could proposed benefit cuts push them even deeper into financial hardship?

Reason

Brickbat: Declared Dead

In Pace, Florida, the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared Patsy Rosher dead after her husband died, which led to termination… The post Brickbat: Declared Dead appeared first on Reason.com.

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Social Security: Will Working After Full Retirement Age Increase Your Benefits?

Does working after full retirement age affect Social Security benefits? Let's find out.

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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

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

International Business Times

Social Security Changes in 2026 Explained: Six Most Crucial Things Every American Needs to Know

More than 70 million Americans will see changes to their Social Security benefits starting in 2026, including a cost-of-living adjustment, higher income thresholds, and new tax limits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the updates this month, citing inflation adjustments and the final phase-in of key retirement age rules.

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The COLA Mirage: 7 Ways Inflation and Part B Premiums Can Eat Your Raise by February

Every fall, retirees breathe a little easier when the Social Security Administration announces the upcoming year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For 2026, the COLA is set...

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8 Ways to Prove “Life-Changing Events” and Lower Your IRMAA Surcharge (Before It Auto-Hits)

If your Medicare premiums suddenly spike, you might have been hit with an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)—a surcharge added when your income exceeds certain...

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