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Social Security pulls field office staff to answer overwhelmed phone line
The agency, which serves 73 million beneficiaries, has struggled to improve customer service amid cutbacks, long wait times ...
How DOGE's reckless cuts created chaos at the Social Security Administration
The Trump administration’s colossal cuts to the Social Security Administration in the name of “efficiency” are sowing chaos ...
Your Social Security Payments Could Be Cut in Half—Here’s Why
Starting in August, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will claw back overpayments, potentially reducing recipients’ ...
Trump’s Social Security Administration cuts are hurting Holocaust survivors, advocates say
Under the Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration expects to cut about 12% of its workforce — ...
Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees
Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.
If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
If you're ready to retire and claim your benefits right now regardless of the amount of Social Security you'll be receiving, that's fine. There's nothing more valuable than your time. So, go ahead and ...
Critics say Social Security misleads public on wait times
The Social Security Administration is providing less information about caller wait times. Critics complain it's misleading ...
DOGE cuts have made it hard for Philly seniors to get Social Security offices on the phone
"The difficulty and confusion trying to reach local Social Security offices by phone raise emotional levels," a Philadelphia ...
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Goodbye to personalized care at SSA – Social Security offices are closing across the U.S. and many can no longer even ask for help in person
Recent decisions made under the Donald Trump administration are now having serious consequences on the Social Security ...
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
With an effective date of April 25 on the SSA's communication, it means the 90-day grace period is up as of July 24. The ...
What divorced people need to know about Social Security
If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...
How Trump's Social Security overhaul could hit retirees hard in 2025 and beyond
It's hard to plan when you're not sure what's happening next. How President Donald Trump's changes to Social Security are affecting retirees.