Social Security Administration

Social Security is one of the most important safety nets in the U.S., yet millions of Americans still believe false or outdated information about how it works. In 2025, understanding the truth could mean the ... more

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security in 2025 are facing new threats to their benefits. From government overpayment claw backs to unexpected student loan offsets and administrative disruptions, the nation's retirement and disability safety ... more

As millions of Americans rely on federal benefits for support, understanding the differences between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is essential — especially in 2025, when eligibility rules, benefit amounts, ... more

Social Security remains a lifeline for millions of Americans, especially in states with aging populations and limited retirement savings. A new 2025 ranking from Retirement Living reveals which states rely most heavily on Social Security ... more

If you're expecting—or just welcomed a new addition to the family—you’re likely already thinking about the perfect name. And now, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its annual list of the most popular baby ... more

The Trump administration has confirmed that Social Security recipients who are in default on federal student loans will see their monthly benefits reduced by 15% beginning in June 2025. The announcement marks the resumption of ... more

Millions of Americans are set to receive their second round of Social Security payments in May 2025, with deposits landing in bank accounts this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes payments on a staggered ... more

As concerns over the future of Social Security intensify, Americans are taking to platforms like Reddit to discuss a sobering question: What happens if Social Security benefits are cut? In a popular thread on r/AskReddit, ... more

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security could soon face delayed payments, according to a stark warning from former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley. Speaking at a town hall event Monday in Long Island, ... more

In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has begun using the Social Security Administration's (SSA) death master file—a tool traditionally used to prevent benefits fraud—to label thousands of living immigrants as deceased, cutting them off ... more

Millions of Americans will notice a larger Social Security check arriving this April, thanks to a historic change in federal retirement benefits signed into law earlier this year. The increase is part of the rollout ... more

Since returning to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump has pursued a sweeping campaign to slash what he calls “wasteful spending” in the federal government. Leading the charge is the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ... more

Millions of retired Americans rely on their Social Security payment each month to help cover essential expenses. But what many beneficiaries may not realize is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) issues payments on a ... more

Social Security payments remain a focal point in national conversations, especially amid cost-cutting efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration. While discussions around government spending and agency reforms continue, beneficiaries can still expect their Social Security ... more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its schedule for April 2025 benefit payments, giving millions of Americans clarity on when they can expect to receive their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ... more

Two rounds of Social Security payments will be issued this week, affecting millions of Americans who depend on the monthly disbursements for retirement, disability, and supplemental income. The payments come as the Social Security Administration ... more

Millions of Social Security recipients across the United States can expect a modest increase in their monthly payments beginning in April 2025, part of the ongoing adjustments linked to cost-of-living changes. The April payments will ... more

Tens of millions of Americans could see their Social Security payments reduced or even halted under ongoing efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative led by Elon Musk and sanctioned by President ... more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out new measures to enhance Social Security transparency, making key agency decisions and operations more accessible to the public. These efforts, announced on March 24, 2025, focus on ... more