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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 ...
Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
Some Americans will see their Social Security checks drop by 50%
Some Americans will see their Social Security checks drop by 50% after the Social Security Administration announced in April ...
First round of July Social Security payments goes out in five days
The first round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...
Social Security checks for some Americans to be reduced by 50%
Starting in July, the federal agency will start withholding 50% of a person’s check if they’ve received an overpayment of ...
Why your Social Security check for July might be smaller
Regular Social Security retirement benefits for the month of July will be sent out on the SSA’s usual schedule: Wednesday, ...
Who Might Be Hurt by Social Security Privatization?
Unmanageable medical expenses is the No. 1 reason people file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Those who face serious health ...
Some Social Security Recipients Will See Wage Garnishment in Just Weeks
Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023, according to KFF ...