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Social Security warning issued by Solicitor General
The Department of Justice has warned that overturning tariffs imposed under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) would risk a "1929-style" crisis that could endanger the country's social welfare programs.
September Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 17 days
Beneficiaries for SSI payments are people with limited income who are either blind, 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.
Social Security and SSI payments in August: These are the complete calendars
For millions of Americans, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are a vital source of income. As August approaches, knowing the exact dates these benefits will be distributed is crucial.
Social Security: Payments worth up to $5,108 going out this week
Millions of Americans will receive their monthly Social Security payments this week. Social Security benefits—issued in one lump sum each month for most recipients—provide critical income for retirees,
First round of August Social Security payments issues in two days
The new Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, will go out on Wednesday. When will checks arrive? Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month,
Social Security COLA 2026: How Much Will Payments Increase Next Year?
The final two inflation data points that go into the COLA calculation will be released in the coming months. Teresa Ghilarducci, a labor economist at New York City’s New School
After a week of waiting, August Social Security payments will begin soon
After a week of anticipation, recipients of Social Security benefits can expect their August payments to commence soon.

On social media, the Department of Homeland Security appeals to nostalgia — with motifs of White identity

A recruitment poster recently shared on the Department of Homeland Security’s social media pages depicts Uncle Sam at a ...

Social Security is ending paper checks for benefit payments: How to enroll in electronic deposit

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods ...

Social Security Update: Payout Shift Triggers Drop in Personal Income

The decrease was not driven by Americans earning less, but was instead attributed to a reduction in Social Security payments.

New documents show how passport and Social Security rules would change to enforce Trump’s birthright citizenship order

After months of avoiding details about a divisive plan to end birthright citizenship, President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling out a series of new documents that offer a stark glimpse into ...
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Here's a Complete Plan to Fix Social Security in the United States

March 22, 2025 — 09:42 am EDT Written by Matt Frankel for The Motley Fool -> Social Security is forecast to run out of reserves by 2034 unless something is done to ensure its long-term solvency.
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Map Shows States With Most Supplemental Social Security Benefit ...

As of January 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that approximately 7.26 million individuals across the United States were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...
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How Can We Improve Social Security And Economic Security In The United ...

Social Security Benefits form Getty Earlier this month, the National Academy of Social Insurance released its new report, “ Economic Security for the 21st Century.” It came out of the Academy ...
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How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

The Social Security Administration receives billions in free money each year from an unexpected source: undocumented immigrants. This group paid an estimated $25.7 billion in Social Security ...
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41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

Fortunately, 41 states don't tax Social Security. Knowing where your state stands on this issue can help you make the best retirement decisions. Image source: Getty Images.

Social Security recipients could receive a $1,400 one-time payment: Here’s the proposal and what needs to happen next

Social Security’s 2026 COLA may rise 2.7%. Advocates urge a $1,400 payment and reforms to address seniors’ shrinking buying ...