Why you just got a $90 Social Security check — and who missed out
Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money.
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Millions of seniors are getting $90 direct deposits from Social Security this week, prompting questions about the source of the money.
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years begain early Wednesday morning after federal lawmakers failed to reach an agreement. From Social Security, to national parks, to the upcoming Fleet Week celebration, impacts could soon be felt in the Bay Area. Veronica Macias, Reed Cowan and Gianna Franco report.
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
The agency said it has so far sent retroactive benefits to more than 1 million people due to the Social Security Fairness Act.
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
