New Social Security garnishments are set to kick in soon, and they could cause 15 percent of payments to be withheld for retired workers and Americans with disabilities. The garnishment will apply to ...

Beginning July 24, Social Security garnishment recommenced for more than an estimated 1,000,000 beneficiaries who've been ...

The new application will use "user-tested, plain-language questions" and "seamless step-by-step transitions," says the SSA.

A recent report showed that about two-thirds of retired Americans say they rely on Social Security “substantially,” while 21% rely on it “somewhat.” Additionally, 67% of Americans view Social Security ...

The policy change does not apply to overpayments made to those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Overpayments made on SSI benefits will continue to be collected at a 10% rate.

3. Increasing the clawback rate on overpayments Though rare, the Social Security Administration sometimes overpays people. When this happens, it's entitled to collect the overpayment, and it can ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefits will be. Delaying the point at which you file for benefits can grow your checks by anywhere from 5% to 8% per year. In ...

Although Mr. Trump has vowed not to touch Social Security, his administration is has cut the agency's staffing to 50,000 workers, down from its current level of about 57,000 workers.

Second, the expected recovery in fertility rates was delayed by 10 years, now assumed to reach normal levels by 2050. In recent years, Social Security has faced paying out more benefits to older ...

Social Security retirement benefits require 40 credits, generally equal to 10 years of work. 14 Kertis also warns that you may have your application rejected if you worked sufficient hours but ...

2. You may not be able to complete your application by phone, even if you want to The Trump Administration has enacted new measures to cut down on Social Security benefit fraud.