Some retirees are surprised to learn they may be eligible for a lump sum Social Security payment. This option often arises when someone delays their retirement benefit but changes their mind.

While Social Security benefits can provide a valuable ... Instead of putting a large lump sum into a single annuity, some retirees use an annuity ladder strategy. This involves purchasing smaller ...

If you claimed benefits during this time, you'll get a lump sum to make up the difference between what you received and what you were eligible for under the Social Security Fairness Act.

The Social Security Administration is under new leadership, after financial services executive Frank Bisignano was sworn in as commissioner this week. Bisignano's confirmation follows a host of ...

Additionally, some LTD policies have a repayment clause. When you receive SSDI approval, the Social Security Administration (SSA) typically provides a lump sum of backpay to cover the period between ...

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Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution ...

Social Security payments are set to go out May 14 – a few days later than is typical. That's because Social Security payments for the month of May come later than any other month of the year.

Christine Banner planned to wait until her full retirement age of 67 to apply for Social Security benefits. But the changes underway at the Social Security Administration, combined with an erratic ...

The Social Security Administration is retreating from a recent policy change on the agency recovering overpayments that sparked concerns it could cause financial hardship for tens of thousands of ...

America's leading retirement program is staring down the possibility of sweeping benefit cuts for retired workers and survivor beneficiaries by 2033. Last week, Trump doubled down on a proposal to ...