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Social Security is ending paper checks for benefit payments: How to enroll in electronic deposit
The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods yet, per the SSA. Less than 1% of beneficiaries are enrolled in paper checks and are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit or opt for the Direct Express card to receive their monthly benefits on time.
Here’s why your Social Security check could be significantly less than normal in August
Those who receive Social Security benefits may notice their check is smaller than normal this month thanks to a change in policy from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Earlier this year, the SSA announced it was increasing the rate at which benefit overpayments are being recovered.
A woman who stole more than $100,000 in Social Security benefits from her dead mother’s bank account was sentenced Tuesday to ...
Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...
Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't ...
The taxation of Social Security benefits, introduced in 1983, plays a crucial role in funding the Social Security and ...
The latest 2026 COLA prediction estimates a 2.6% increase for 2026. This would put it right in line with the average COLA ...
A study found that people whose Social Security numbers are leaked through data breaches are far likelier to be targeted by ...
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What age do most Americans take Social Security?While the average age for retired workers to take Social Security is 65, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you.
President Donald Trump’s firing of the commissioner of labor statistics, Erika McEntarfer, on Friday raises serious risks for ...
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