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Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those relying on Social Security benefits.

There are 73 million Americans who currently receive Social Security benefits, including seniors, children and people with disabilities.

That’s the case in May and June and the reason SSI recipients – people with disabilities or low-income seniors – will receive ...

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The change means that anyone who is unable to verify their identity online must visit a Social Security office in person to ...

The Social Security Administration plans to slash its technology team roughly in half at a time when the agency’s complex and ...

Detroit's Police and Fire Retirement System beneficiaries can expect to receive improved pension benefits, thanks for a ...

Social Security payments for April 2025 start this week. See the full schedule, who qualifies for extra payments, and what ...

Every year, the Social Security Administration publishes what's called the contribution and benefit base. That number is the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax. You won't pay ...

To determine your benefit amount, Social Security uses what’s called the “primary insurance amount,” according to The Motley ...