Watch Out for These New Scams Targeting Social Security and VA Benefits

Scammers love to impersonate government and law enforcement officials. These schemes currently making the rounds involve Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits.

My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Due to his father’s untimely passing, Todd has started receiving $700 every month in Social Security benefits. The Social ...

4 Things To Do Right Now To Safeguard Your Social Security

If you're feeling a bit worried about retirement, particularly your Social Security benefits, you certainly aren't alone.

How to report the death of a Social Security or Medicare beneficiary

Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming, and navigating the administrative steps afterward can feel daunting. If someone receiving Social Security or Medicare benefits has ...

Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History

The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including ...

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...
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Social Security cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries. Originally scheduled for ...
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When will I get my social security money this week? Scheduling, paperless policy

Social Security payments are scheduled to be distributed to Michigan beneficiaries this week. October marks the first month of phasing out paper checks and moving fully online. Since Tuesday, Sept. 30 ...
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Social security payments going digital

Those eligible for social security will receive their benefits electronically. Payments will be directly deposited into their bank accounts — but they need to take a few steps first. According to BST ...
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Social Security Changes Forever Today, Sept. 30, Courtesy of President Donald Trump

Social Security changes are implemented on a near-annual basis. An executive order from President Trump is directly altering how more than 390,800 beneficiaries receive their monthly Social Security ...
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Some Social Security recipients will get 2 checks in October. See the payment schedule

Though most Social Security recipients will get checks like normal in October, some will receive two checks after receiving none in September. Most of the nearly 74 million who get Social Security ...
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Social Security checks go paperless

The way most Social Security beneficiaries get paid will be changing starting this week. As of Sept. 30, paper Social Security checks will be going away for most beneficiaries, meaning that most ...