Social Security

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to reinstate a strict overpayment recovery policy in 2025, allowing the agency to withhold 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly Social Security payment until an overpaid amount is fully recovered. This marks a significant change from the previous policy, which limited the withholding rate to 10% per month in … Read more

Millions of Americans could soon see a substantial boost in their bank accounts, thanks to the Social Security Administration (SSA) initiating retroactive payments averaging $6,710 per beneficiary. This move comes as a result of the repeal of key provisions that previously reduced or eliminated benefits for certain public sector employees. The SSA has confirmed that … Read more

The recently enacted Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, has sparked a surge in Social Security benefit claims and payments. The legislation repeals two controversial provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—allowing millions of public sector workers to receive their full Social … Read more

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has issued a formal request to President Donald Trump’s Social Security Administration (SSA), seeking assurances that the agency will address growing concerns over long wait times for phone assistance and the closure of Social Security field offices nationwide. With the Trump administration pursuing an aggressive government downsizing initiative, … Read more

Millions of retired workers, disabled individuals, and survivors who rely on Social Security benefits will receive their March 2025 payments according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) official payment schedule. The average Social Security retirement benefit for this year is estimated at $1,976 per month, rounding up to $2,000 for most recipients. The SSA distributes … Read more

The Trump administration has confirmed plans to restructure and streamline the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as part of a broader push to reduce government spending and increase efficiency. The plan, which could involve cutting up to 50% of the IRS workforce, is expected to impact tax processing, customer service, and enforcement as the country moves … Read more

California families enrolled in the Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) program can expect their March 2025 stimulus payment of $725 to arrive on March 15, 2025. This initiative, launched in December 2024, provides monthly financial assistance to low-income families in Sacramento County to help cover essential expenses like rent, food, and childcare. With thousands … Read more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that retirees previously affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) will receive their retroactive payments sooner than initially expected. This follows the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which repealed both provisions. The expedited payment process will benefit millions of former public … Read more

Millions of Americans may face disruptions in their Social Security benefits due to significant budget cuts at the Social Security Administration (SSA). With staffing levels at their lowest in 50 years, former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley has warned of potential system failures that could lead to payment delays within the next 30 days. These concerns … Read more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of a broader federal initiative aimed at increasing government efficiency. This move will shrink the SSA’s workforce by over 12%, reducing the number of employees from 57,000 to 50,000. Along with job cuts, the agency plans to consolidate regional … Read more