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This year has brought much news about Social Security and difficult times for the federal agency, particularly in the previous months when the SSA had to deal with harsh criticism from beneficiaries owing to their overpayment…

Retirement continues to be a hot button topic for Americans. With inflation still sky high and with little signs of slowing down, it seems like a pipedream that most will be unable to afford, let alone as the program stands now.…

On Wednesday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a significant change to its evaluation process for disability benefits. This change has been brewing for a while and was finally announced to the public along with…

Even those fortunate enough to avoid state taxes should remember that federal tax rules still apply. Editor's note: This article has been corrected. On June 21, the Kansas governor signed a law eliminating the state tax on Social…

Social Security has become an essential institution for more than 70 million people, including retirees, pensioners, and low-income workers, who rely on these benefits to maintain an acceptable standard of living. Although it is a…

Because Social Security has been around for decades, you might assume that the program pretty much stays the same from one year to the next. But that's not necessarily true.Social Security has already undergone some pretty notable…

Retirees have complained for decades about Social Security's declining buying power, even in the face of above-average cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) the last few years. So many were undoubtedly excited when they heard reports of a…

©iStock/Getty ImagesWhen planning for retirement with a spouse, you may be banking on the fact that both of you will collect your Social Security benefits, thus increasing the amount of benefits you’ll collectively get. What many people…

Americans are getting the new Social Security payment The US Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a change in the amount of payments for retirees and disability beneficiaries starting in June 2024. This…

Many Americans might be unaware, but 2025 could bring a major uptick in Social Security taxes.Millions are likely to see the tax increase as the maximum taxable earnings limit is set to change in mid-October for the year 2025. Social…