3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025

The Social Security Administration ended the delivery of paper Social Security checks on Sept. 30, 2025. Going forward, all ...

I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if ...

My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Due to his father’s untimely passing, Todd has started receiving $700 every month in Social Security benefits. The Social ...
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Social Security overpayment leaves widow without a check for more than a decade

Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going completely paperless — a move the agency says will reduce fraud and cut administrative costs. The shift to digital checks is one of ...
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Retiring Early? How to Avoid Claiming Social Security Right Away.

Filing for Social Security ahead of full retirement age means having to accept a smaller monthly benefit permanently. You may be able to avoid claiming benefits by tapping your savings or continuing ...
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2025 Social Security Payment Schedule: When You’ll Get Paid and How to Budget Around It

Social Security payments follow a specific schedule each month, which means not everyone is paid on the same date. Knowing when you get paid can have a big impact on your finances, especially if ...
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About To Start Earning Social Security in 2026? Avoid These 3 Mistakes

If you plan to start receiving benefits next year, you’re probably looking forward to the extra income that supplements your retirement savings and any paychecks you still get. But if you’re unaware ...
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Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Projected to Raise Benefits

The most anticipated announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million recipients will occur on Oct. 15. Independent estimates suggest this will be the fifth consecutive year with an ...