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Washington man scammed out of $500K after conmen told him his SSN had been stolen — how to protect yourself
One Washington victim fell for just such a ruse when a scammer told him his Social Security Number had been compromised. He ...
August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 27 days
August’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 27 days. SSI payments are usually distributed at the start of every month to beneficiaries who have ...
Here’s how to bolster Social Security
Today, Social Security’s trust funds have a combined reserve of $2.7 trillion, and spending has exceeded revenue since 2021.
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Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program’s Finances
The bill will accelerate depletion of Social Security and Medicare’s trust funds by a year, according to an analysis.
First round of July Social Security payments goes out in four days
The first round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in four days.
Social Security checks are going out in July 2025. What Washington recipients should know
Supplemental Security Income checks will be sent out on the following dates in 2025, according to the SSA calendar. Notice ...
New Social Security Commissioner faces pointed questions about staffing, privacy
After months of job cuts, leadership turnover and other turmoil at the Social Security Administration, the agency’s newly ...