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Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly ...
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A government mistake could lead to your Social Security benefits being drastically cut starting this month
The Social Security Administration will begin collecting on overpayments of Social Security benefits later this month and ...
Social Security checks July schedule: Some payments may be slashed in half, here's why
Because of the calendar, Social Security's July payments will arrive a few days sooner than in some months. But some may see ...
Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ...
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Reassignment Won’t Fix the Largest-Ever Social Security Staffing Cut
The Social Security Administration will have fewer and less experienced staff on the front lines serving the public with ...
Critics say Social Security misleads public on wait times
The Social Security Administration is providing less information about caller wait times. Critics complain it's misleading ...
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DOGE cuts have made it hard for seniors to get Social Security offices on the phone
Since DOGE took power in January, complaints about access to the SSA have been “skyrocketing,” according to AARP, the ...
Here's the average Social Security payment for retirees in July 2025
If you're retired - or planning to be - keeping track of your monthly Social Security benefit matters more than ever. With ...