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How do I apply for a replacement Social Security number card online?
A step-by-step guide to replacing your lost social security card online
Bad news for social security recipients as cuts of up to $24,000 for some recipeints planned
Congress must act soon, or millions of Americans stand to lose 24% of their Social Security benefit starting in 2032.
How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?
A step-by-step guide to updating your name on your Social Security card.
Trump official raises privatization of Social Security and gives example of new $1,000 MAGA accounts
New “Trump Accounts” could act as a gateway to changing how future retirement works, critics warn
When do you receive your August Social Security payment? This is the month’s payment schedule for SSI and SSDI with payments up to $5,108
Here’s When Your SSI and SSDI Payments Will Arrive in August 2025—And Why Some Checks May Be Smaller Than Expected
Is your private health insurance actually Medicaid? The states that have changed the name and confuse millions of Americans with coverage.
The surprising truth about renamed Medicaid programs that confuse millions of Americans
Good news for millions of Americans in August – They will have a double Social Security check with payments of up to $2,900 for...
Learn why you will be receiving a double payment next month
Can I be entitled to money damages if I’m affected by the Social Security breach?
Due to the massive Social Security breach at National Public Data, which potentially exposed billions of personal records, including Social Security numbers, it’s a critical reminder for you to protect your personal information, as the breach may affect you even if you've never heard of the company.
Do I need to sign up for Medicare Part B if I am working and have health insurance through an employer?
Navigating Medicare Part B enrollment while employed with employer health coverage
Goodbye to Social Security cuts – The three overseas paradises where American retirees can feel rich with their checks despite COLA increases
This article lists out three places abroad where American retirees can enjoy their Social Security benefits
What are the acceptable File Criteria for Upload Documents?
Learn the acceptable file criteria for uploading documents
Bad news for Social Security retirees and it’s not the COLA – Two-income couples could lose $18,100 annually in Social Security in 2033 for...
Starting in 2033, two-income couples could lose $18,100 per year in benefits due to a looming Social Security funding shortfall
Bad news for millions of Texans – State removes them from Medicaid health coverage after COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly 1.8 million Texans have lost Medicaid since the federal protection ended—Here is what you need to know
How long does it take to get my child’s Social Security number?
SSN application at birth processing times vary by state and jurisdiction and can typically take anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks.
What is Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) and how much of my pay can be garnished?
This article details everything you need to know about Administrative Wage Garnishment
What did DOGE do with the records at Social Security, over Musk’s promises of a ‘clean up’
Elon Musk’s department of government efficiency targets social security records for major cleanup
Bad news for Social Security checks – COLA won’t be enough, with new study warning of 24% cuts to these Americans in 2032
Bad news for Social Security checks - COLA won't be enough, with new study warning of 24% cuts to these Americans in 2032
What impact could huge reduction in Social Security Administration have
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is bracing for severe workforce cuts, dismissing at least 7,000 employees from its current workforce of about 60,000.
It’s official — Social Security releases an update affecting millions of Americans with changes to the SSA contact phone number
Social Security Administration reveals broad technological modernization of its contact lines that will be affecting millions of Americans
What is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and how can I apply?
Here is how you can apply for SSI if you are eligible.
Bad news for the COLA increase in 2026 – The Americans who will suffer the most despite the 2.7% inflation adjustment (and it’s not...
Rising Medicare premiums and inflation may cancel out Social Security’s 2026 COLA increase—leaving many seniors with little to no extra money.
Goodbye to Social Security checks? Here are the things you can do if you are already retired and don’t want to lose your benefits...
What retirees can do now to prepare for possible Social Security benefit cuts starting in 2034.
Bad news for Social Security retirees – Eight common mistakes that will lower your paychecks in 2025
Learn the eight mistakes retirees make that lower their earning
Good news for COLA adjustment in 2026 – Social Security check increase up 0.6% but will take a major hit for millions of Americans
Social Security's 2026 COLA path promises much but holds threat to millions
Good news about Social Security benefits – These are the millions of Americans who will receive checks of up to $5,108 this July 23
Here is who qualifies, how much you could receive, and what changes to expect next