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Americans to receive Social Security COLA increase in days giving claimants extra $56 per month
Americans to receive Social Security COLA increase in days giving claimants extra $56 per month

AMERICANS are just days away from several changes to their Social Security payments in 2026. Three major changes are coming in the new year and will impact a number of groups, including retirees and workers. The first big change to Social Security is a bonus to current retirees in the form of the... Read more

The Sun - Dec 28
Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down
Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

Learn how to lock your Social Security number for free to prevent employment fraud and identity theft using E-Verify or by calling the SSA. Read more

Tom's Guide - Dec 28
Five states to receive up to $2,000 Social Security boost in 2026
Five states to receive up to $2,000 Social Security boost in 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts households could see $1,000-$2,000 refunds in the upcoming tax season following President Trump's tax cut provisions. Read more

Daily Express Us - Dec 27
Liz Weston: Higher Medicare premiums often wipe out yearly Social Security cost-of-living increases. Here’s why
Liz Weston: Higher Medicare premiums often wipe out yearly Social Security cost-of-living increases. Here’s why

Does the cost of healthcare and healthcare insurance typically rise faster than the general rate of inflation? Read more

Oregon Local News - Dec 20
Social Security Disability Application Denials Reach 13-Year High
Social Security Disability Application Denials Reach 13-Year High

The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023. Read more

Newsweek - Dec 19
Social Security breaks silence on new major December check change
Social Security breaks silence on new major December check change

THE SOCIAL Security Administration (SSA) has spoken out about payments going out to millions of recipients next week. Concerns surrounding a December 24 payment came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding federal holidays. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order dec... Read more

The Sun - Dec 19
It's Easy to Lock Your Social Security Number and Protect Your Identity. Here's How
It's Easy to Lock Your Social Security Number and Protect Your Identity. Here's How

Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free. Read more

Cnet - Dec 16
Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Dec. 17
Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Dec. 17

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know. Read more

Usa Today - Dec 16
39 states may have to repay Social Security benefits to foster kids after Trump intervenes
39 states may have to repay Social Security benefits to foster kids after Trump intervenes

The Administration for Children and Families is calling on 39 states to change their policies in order to protect foster care youths' social security benefits Read more

Daily Express Us - Dec 13
Three big Social Security check changes hitting millions of Americans in 2026 — here’s what to expect
Three big Social Security check changes hitting millions of Americans in 2026 — here’s what to expect

THE Social Security Administration is soon rolling out three big changes that will impact millions of beneficiaries. The switch-ups to the federal financial safety net will take effect when 2026 rolls around. Social Security is a federally run social insurance system that hands out retirement, di... Read more

The Sun - Dec 09