Map Shows States With Biggest Drops in Social Security Benefit Recipients
Amid an aging U.S. population and heightened economic uncertainty, new federal data reveals a decline in the number of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—with some states seeing larger proportional decreases than others. While populous states like California and New York showed substantial declines in total beneficiaries, smaller states such as Alaska and Maine experienced […]
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Social Security Payments Going Out in April: Everything To Know
Social Security benefits will be paid to millions of recipients this month—but there are some important changes that beneficiaries should be aware of. Boosted Benefits for 3 Million April marks the first month that boosted benefits will be paid out to those who were formally impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government […]
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Social Security to Send Out First Round of 2025 COLA Payments on April 9
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its next round of monthly payments on April 9. The payment is part of the SSA’s staggered distribution system, which schedules checks based on a beneficiary’s birth date and the date they began receiving benefits. Who Will Be Paid On April 9? This round of payments is for […]
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Baby Boomers ‘Worried’ About Social Security Benefit Changes
A new poll found that more than three-quarters of Americans are concerned about potential changes to Social Security benefits, with baby boomers—the current cohort of new retirees—particularly worried. Why It Matters The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays benefits to more than 70 million Americans, forming the bedrock of income for retired and disabled Americans. Recent […]
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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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