You are limited to three Social Security card replacements in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Exceptions to the limit include legal name changes, changes in immigration status, and significant ...

After dealing with downsizing and frequent changes to policies, employees at the Social Security Administration are reportedly overwhelmed. A huge factor contributing to this stress is the ...

You can request a free Social Security card replacement online. Some requests require in-person visits. Replacement cards should arrive within 14 business days.

If you receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or both, and you have outstanding student loan debts you haven't been paying, your June check — and potentially future checks ...

Student loan borrower shares her story as collections resume for those in default 02:52. The Trump administration says it's pausing the garnishment of Social Security benefits for student loan ...

The Social Security Administration's Monthly Statistical Snapshot provides official data on benefit disbursements and category averages. In April, $128.7 billion was paid out across all beneficiaries.

Average Social Security check to break $2,000 for the first time ever in June 2025 The average monthly check for retired workers is on track to cross a psychologically important level that's not ...

How marriage and remarriage affect your Social Security benefits. Marriage makes you eligible for spousal Social Security benefits. These are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies ...

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), but the date varies – generally depending on the day you were born. SSA beneficiaries can expect a payment on ...

There are actually a number of major changes you may have missed in 2025. Let’s dive in so you’re up to speed. 1. Benefits rose 2.5%. Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living ...

A stock image of a Social Security card with U.S. dollars. GETTY How Much Is Social Security? The average Social Security retirement benefit is $1,976 per month as of January 2025, but the ...

The Social Security Administration will pay your $800 monthly payment first, then you'll earn an extra $200 per month in spousal benefits so that your total payment is $1,000 per month.