Has your Social Security Card been lost or stolen? What are the dangers and what to do

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what ...

I’m 23 and Social Security is saying I owe them $14,000 in ‘overpayments’ — but I’ve never claimed benefits. How did this happen and what do I do now?

It can be a big shock to see a bill for $14,000, especially when you're a young adult just starting to get your financial life in order. The first step is to take a deep breath — you haven't done ...
People

If the Government Shuts Down, Here's What Would Happen to Social Security Payments

A federal shutdown will go into effect on Oct. 1 if elected officials can't reach a deal in time Getty (2) As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, some are questioning what that will mean ...
USA Today

Social Security is phasing out paper checks. What to do before Sept. 30 deadline.

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Because of an executive order issued in March 2025, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper ...
FinanceBuzz

Social Security Clawbacks: 9 Reasons the SSA Can Demand Repayment

Even minor mistakes can trigger overpayments. Learn nine surprising ways the SSA can claw back your Social Security benefits and how to protect your income.
The New York Times

A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight. By Tara Siegel Bernard When Rebekah Walker noticed she was ...
Miami Herald

Social Security will stop issuing paper checks in October. Here’s what to know

October is a key month for Social Security beneficiaries, who can begin planning their finances for next year once the official cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is announced. That income adjustment ...
Investopedia

Social Security Payments For October 2025: Here's When to Expect Yours

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. Photo by Mark Felix for The Washington Post via ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

Retired Knoxville firefighter battling for Social Security disability benefits after career-ending injury

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A disabled Knoxville firefighter, injured in the line of duty, is battling the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. Chris Patterson has been trying to gain ...
Newsweek

Social Security Issues Warning Over Major Change to Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reminded beneficiaries that paper checks will soon become a thing of the past. Starting September 30, the agency will stop issuing benefit payments by mail ...
New York Sun

Reform of Social Security Disability Benefits Could Help Move Countless Americans Toward Greater Sense of Their Own Capabilities

The House Ways and Means Committee recently held an important hearing that could help move America toward a much better future. The committee’s recent report, “Five Key Moments: Hearing on Barriers to ...
Morningstar

Social Security could change eligibility rules for disability - blocking benefits for 750,000 disabled Americans

The changes could affect the financial security of those with disabilities, especially older adults, the Urban Institute's report said. The Social Security Administration could change the job and age ...