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Social Security may only cover 77% of benefits

Worried Social Security Benefits Will Be Cut? This Is How Much More You Need to Save to Be Safe

The Social Security trust fund will be insolvent in 2033 and by 2035 will have to reduce benefits by 17%. Here is now much more you need to save to cover the potential shortfall.

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Social Security says I owe $13,000, but I’ve never gotten benefits - how is this possible?

It’s not at all unexpected to learn that Social Security plays a pivotal role in the lives of more than 70 million Americans annually. As a result, everyone who receives some kind of Social Security entitlement,

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Social Security retirement age is changing this year. Here’s what you need to know

The change specifically affects Americans born in 1960 this year, because they will be turning 65 in 2025 — formerly the full retirement age — but will now have to wait for two years until they turn 67 to claim full benefits.

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These Social Security beneficiaries will receive a payment check on May 21

On Wednesday, May 21, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue the payment for the third group of beneficiaries, ...

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President Donald Trump Just Called for a Drastic Social Security Change -- but It Comes With Unintended Consequences

Trump reversed former President Joe Biden's overpayment and recovery rules by implementing a 50% clawback rate on a person's ...

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Panicked Americans are claiming Social Security early for fear of Trump slashing benefits and 'chaos' at the agency disrupting services

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

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My first Social Security check is late and I don’t know what to do

When you are counting on your Social Security check to help you cover your costs, it can be really disappointing when things ...

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Social Security payments delayed in May 2025 due to calendar issue: Here’s why

The SSA issues traditional retirement and disability benefits on Wednesdays, based on the recipient’s birth date. In May 2025, the second Wednesday falls on May 14, which delays the first round of ...

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4 Unexpected Problems Early Social Security Claimers May Face

The benefits of claiming Social Security early are obvious. Here are four you may want to weigh if you're thinking about ...

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Social Security reminds workers about ‘resurrecting’ people wrongly declared dead

“It has not happened before.” Social Security issues reminders to its workers about policies and procedures to maintain payment accuracy, an agency spokesperson said, noting it’s part of the ...

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