Social Security, Monthly Benefits Checks

Will Social Security Layoffs Delay My Monthly Benefits Checks?
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits each month, including retirement and survivor benefits, as well as Disability Insurance. While it remains to be seen exactly how the new changes will affect beneficiaries, we'll sort out the details of the latest release and potential impacts you should know about.
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
Blindsided by Social Security Benefit Taxes? This Could Make Your Life Easier in 2025.
Your retirement account withdrawals might not be your only taxable income, either. The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, and nine states tax the benefits of some residents as well.
No Social Security? Here Are 3 Ways To Ensure Financial Security In Retirement
If you know you won't qualify for Social Security benefits, or are worried about how benefits might be cut in the future, consider these financial alternatives.
Social Security Checks of up to $5,108 To Be Paid Out This Week
Some Social Security beneficiaries will be getting their payments directly into their bank accounts on Monday. Social Security benefits provide essential income for approximately 72 million Americans.
The Average Monthly Social Security Check: January 2025
If you have already applied for benefits, check the Social Security payment schedule for 2025 to find out when your benefits will be arriving throughout the year. You can also che

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Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
The Social Security Administration is continuing cuts to its budget, a week after it announced it was reducing its number of ...
Social Security Details $800 Million In Savings
The SSA said in a press release issued on March 3 that it has implemented "cost-saving and cost-avoidance" measures.
Acting Social Security chief said he "bullied agency executives" to help DOGE, Sen. Warren claims
Acting Social Security commissioner Lee Dudek is facing questions from Sen. Elizabeth Warren over his reported actions.
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‘Prelude to privatization:’ Social Security confirms workforce reduction targets, continues to shutter offices
Despite most of the agency being exempt from deferred resignations and the government-wide hiring freeze, early retirement ...
Colorado man fighting to get Social Security payments restarted after erroneously being declared dead
More than a month later, an Aurora man still is fighting to reinstate his retirement checks, and can’t seem to get a clear ...
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Ex-Social Security leader sounds alarm: DOGE staff cuts will lead to ‘total collapse’ of systems
“This is going to lead to total system collapse,” O’Malley told The Baltimore Sun. “It’s a very old, fragile computer system ...
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Social Security worker offers client cash for sex in MA, feds say. ‘Help each other out’
After seeing a client who had lost her job, federal prosecutors said a Social Security employee offered the woman money in ...
If you’re disabled and self-employed at 66 — is Social Security the only option?
If you are still working and self-employed at age 66, not drawing Social Security, and were involved in an accident rendering ...