Government shutdown looms as leaders make little progress at White House meeting with Trump

Congressional leaders met with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown.

What are the Social Security Trust Funds?

Whether you've been paying Social Security taxes for years or are just starting out, you may wonder where the money goes and ...

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, am I entitled to his benefits?

In most cases, the funeral home reports the death to the SSA, but you should confirm that it has been done. You can also call ...

Social Security payments to go electronic starting next week as agency moves away from paper checks

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

Retirees Beware: Social Security Recipients Receiving Fraudulent, Threatening Emails

The National Institute on Aging reminds retirees that scammers may threaten or pressure you to act immediately. If this happens, slow down and carefully consider what the person is saying. If you get ...
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Social Security warns survivors to return payments after a beneficiary pass away

SSA reminds survivors to return payments received after a beneficiary’s death to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

I’ve never contributed to Social Security — but now that my husband has died, can I claim his benefits? What you need to know about survivor benefits

If you’re disabled and haven’t paid into Social Security yourself, you may still qualify for survivor benefits based on your spouse's work history. Visit SSA.gov or speak with an SSA representative to ...