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Social Security wait times were already long under Biden. They're even longer under Trump.
Hold times at Social Security's 1-800 number averaged 60 minutes last year, during the Biden admin. Under Trump, they top 90 ...
Social Security: More older Americans worry the money won’t be there for them, poll shows
As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an ...
Here's What This Estimate of Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Would Mean for the Average Check
The latest estimates suggest the 2026 COLA will be the lowest since 2021. If tariffs drive inflation higher, the 2026 COLA ...
Social Security Admin Vows 'We Are Not Finished' With Changes
Leland Dudek has praised the numerous changes to the Social Security Administration under President Donald Trump and promised ...
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Let’s talk about Social Security
The good news is that even if your career changes from federal service to private sector employment, Social Security is a ...
Think Claiming Social Security at 70 Is Your Safest Bet? Here's Why That Decision Could Backfire
If your full retirement age is 67 and you're tempted to delay Social Security until age 70, your break-even age will be 82 ...
Social Security Announces Changes Coming This Summer: What To Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will roll out secure digital SSN cards via the "my Social Security" ...
Social Security overpayment: What to know about latest changes
Effective April 25, the agency started deducting up to 50% of the overpayment amount from a beneficiary's monthly check ...
Didn't get your Social Security Fairness Act benefit increase yet? Here's when to expect it
The Social Security Administration has processed 2.3M benefit adjustments. But that still leaves roughly 900K Americans ...