Social Security Payments: Checks of up to $5,108 Paid This Week
Social Security benefits will be paid this week to millions of recipients— are you one of them? Why It Matters The SSA distributes billions of dollars in benefits every month to nearly 70 million recipients, serving as a vital source of income for retirees nationwide. Retirement checks are always issued throughout each calendar month, and […]
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Social Security Overpayments: Seniors Will ‘Pay for Government’s Mistakes’
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reneged on a previous promise to stop harsh penalties for seniors who have been overpaid benefits, which could mean some seniors will have to “pay for the government’s mistakes.” Benefit overpayments result from the government’s mistake or from beneficiaries failing to comply with requirements, intentionally or otherwise. Under the […]
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Social Security Checks to Be Boosted for 3 Million in April
Some 3 million Americans may benefit from higher Social Security payments beginning in April. Why It Matters In January, two provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that reduced Social Security benefits for millions of workers were repealed after bipartisan efforts in Congress. Signing the act into law, former President Joe Biden […]
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‘Real America’ Won’t Mind If They Miss a Social Security Check—Lutnick
Only a “fraudster” would care if they miss a Social Security check, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a new interview this week. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Commerce via email for comment. Why It Matters More than 71 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits, but the program has faced questions about […]
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DOGE Addresses ‘Confusion’ Over Closures of Social Security Sites
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has said it is not closing any Social Security field offices after a U.S. senator said the unofficial government agency is intentionally attempting to stop Americans receiving benefits. Why It Matters DOGE, which has been working at the direction of President Donald Trump to cut waste and fraud at […]
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Social Security Payments: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Another round of Social Security payments will be made to millions of retirees this week—are you one of them? Why It Matters The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes billions in benefits each month to nearly 70 million recipients, serving as a vital source of income for retirees nationwide. However, with such a large number of […]
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DOGE Stimulus Check Update: Creator Clarifies ‘Social Security’ Eligibility
The creator of the proposal to distribute $5,000 “DOGE dividend” stimulus checks to American taxpayers has clarified eligibility for Social Security recipients. Why It Matters The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is responsible for slashing the administration’s operation costs and has dissected multiple federal agencies in efforts to shrink the size of the government. James […]
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Bernie Sanders Predicts What’s Next for Social Security Under Trump
Senator Bernie Sanders has predicted that Republicans, under President Donald Trump, will move to privatize Social Security and cut benefits to millions of vulnerable Americans. Newsweek reached out for comment to the White House via email on Monday night. Why It Matters The future of programs like Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare have been a […]
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Social Security Update: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Millions of retirees collecting Social Security benefits will be paid later this week—are you one of them? Why It Matters The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out billions in benefits every month to nearly 70 million recipients, helping form the bedrock of income for retirees across the country. However, due to the sheer amount of […]
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Social Security Announces Major Cut to ‘Bloated Workforce’
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced plans to implement significant reductions to its workforce, describing it as a response to a “bloated workforce.” Why It Matters It comes after the Office of Personnel Management advised federal government agencies to submit “reorganization plans” earlier this week by March 13 and prepare for “reductions in force.” […]
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