Social Security Admin plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

When will I receive my Social Security check? December schedule

Social Security benefits are expected to be sent this week. Here's who can expect to see a check, and the full payment ...

Some Social Security recipients get second payment on Dec. 31. Here's why

Some Ohio Social Security beneficiaries could get two checks in December. See the reason and full payment schedule for ...

Social Security Administration ripped for sending $186 million to dead people: ‘Paying actual ghosts’

WASHINGTON — They’ve made grave errors. The Social Security Administration must do more to prevent benefit checks from going ...

When do I get my Social Security benefits? First round of December payments arrives Wednesday

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your check.

3 Ways to Squeeze More Money Out of Social Security in 2026

These three strategies will help you boost your benefit, whether you're already claiming or haven't signed up yet.
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Lawmakers seek details behind SSA plan to slash office visits

SSA announced a plan to shed 7,000 workers in February, and staffing in field offices is down by nearly 2,000 employees ...

A New Social Security Garnishment May Be on the Table in 2026 -- and There Are 2 Legal Ways Most Retirees Can Avoid It

A collection pause is uncertain to continue in the new year for an estimated 452,000 Social Security beneficiaries who are behind on their federal student loan payments.
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Woman who pulled gun at Social Security office in Sioux City sentenced to 4 years

A woman who pointed a gun at a Social Security Office and repeatedly threatened a security guard with the gun was sentenced ...