Social Security Administration wrongly declares Americans dead in major error

The Social Security Administration has been working to ensure beneficiaries who have died are denoted as such on their records. In doing so, the organization has mistakenly declared some living people as dead. The agency has historically been responsible …

The 41 states that don't tax social security - see the full list

On the campaign trail last year, Donald Trump promised to eliminate taxation on Social Security benefits, highlighting an issue that many people do not fully understand. While Trump's idea was popular, most Social Security benefits are not subject to …

Former SSA Chief: “Elon Musk Is the Biggest Fraud, Not Social Security”

An internal Trump administration document reportedly shows that anti-fraud checks recently installed at the Social Security agency have found just two cases of potentially improper benefit claims out of more than 110,000 — a rate of 0.0018%. The documents, …

DOGE said 40% of the Social Security Agency’s calls were ‘fraudulent.’ Data suggests it was actually less than 1%

Surprising perks Social Security users can get as major change to benefits expanded – including pet food and golf fees

SURPRISING perks Social Security users can now get have been revealed, as the benefits system sees a major change. The rollout of unexpected supplemental benefits has increased over time, and now users can get things like golf equipment and pet food. 3 …

Social Security COLA Increase 2026: Why is it projected to be the lowest in years?

Actualizado 16/05/2025 - 05:51 CDT Millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States were up in arms when they learned of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which is expected to be the lowest in years, so their income will …

Goodbye to eliminating Social Security taxes? What to know about the 'senior bonus'

Republican-backed legislation now making its way through the House of Representatives includes several tax breaks promised by President Trump during the campaign, such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay for workers, as well as a drastic …

No tax on Social Security benefits, or $4,000 senior 'bonus': How they compare

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters House Republicans' "one, big, beautiful" tax bill includes a new temporary $4,000 deduction for older adults. The change, called a " …

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – Applying for Social Security at 62; when should I enroll in Medicare?

Published 1:46 pm Friday, May 16, 2025 By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted …

Social Security Benefits Could Be Slashed To $750 Under Trump’s Student Loan Wage Seizure Policy

A new Trump administration policy could leave some seniors with as little as $750 in Social Security ... More benefits after student loan wage seizures resume.Getty Images Trump Policy Reinstates Social Security Benefits Seizure For Defaulted Student Loans …