A viral allegation about a Louisiana man collecting over $1 million in annual Social Security benefits is unsubstantiated, contrary to posts online suggesting the man had defrauded the system.
Social Security beneficiaries who receive public pensions may receive higher benefit payments as the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act gets underway.
Delaying Social Security until age 70 may not be optimal for everyone, as life expectancy and health play a role. Spousal benefits and survivor benefits add complexity to the decision, making claiming at 70 less straightforward.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says that President Donald Trump and Republicans will not cut Social Security, Medicaid or Medicare despite potential cuts to the programs being floated amid a budget battle in Congress.
More than 3.2 million retired teachers, firefighters, and police officers will see a boost in their Social Security payments starting in April, with retroactive payments already rolling out. Millions of social security recipients are about to receive retroactive payments,
Social Security benefits are a crucial lifeline for many retirees and disabled Americans. These payments provide essential income for the millions of people who depend on them to cover basic living expenses,
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their March 2025 check on Feb. 28, 2025.
Former Social Security administration commissioner Martin O'Malley spoke on "CNN News Central" on Tuesday about Elon Musk's claims the agency is rife with fraud.
At least 24 senior leaders of the Social Security Administration have announced their departures, as the government pension agency unveiled a reorganization plan to streamline bureaucracy under a mandate from President Donald Trump.