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The email has raised questions about partisanship at the SSA, which distributes benefits to tens of millions of Americans every month.
Social Security beneficiaries are accustomed to getting occasional emails from the program about matters like a benefits statement, but many were perplexed to get a different kind of message from ...
The Social Security Administration announced 24/7 access to the My Social Security online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service transformation.
Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.
Some people receiving Social Security payments are about to encounter a shift in how their benefits arrive.
The bill doesn't eliminate taxes on Social Security, but rather introduces a temporary deduction that beneficiaries can claim to lower their federal income tax.
A PolitiFact reader asked whether the Republican megabill headed to President Trump’s desk will change Social Security’s future solvency. The answer: yes. Here’s how.
Another alternative is to boost the amount of Social Security benefits you receive. The maximum Social Security retirement benefit is currently $5,108 per month, or $61,296 per year.
Look for the link to "Your Social Security Statement," and you're there. You'll find a personalized monthly benefits estimate at a range of claiming ages between 62 and 70.
Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023.
The Social Security Administration has a major shift planned for later this year. Starting Sept. 30, the federal agency will discontinue issuing paper checks for benefit payments. The change, SSA ...