Social Security (United States) News & Breaking Stories

Bitcoin ATM scam: Government won't send you there. Scammers create urgency to move money. Stay informed, report, and share to protect others.

"SSA warns of $600 scam, urges vigilance. Social Security beneficiaries to receive 3.2% COLA increase in 2024. Stay informed, avoid misinformation."

Afghan refugees in Manhattan celebrate culture, face housing challenges. Retirees share how housing assistance improved life quality. Income discrimination persists.

Social Security benefits expected to run out in 2035, worries retirees. Americans fear being unprepared for retirement as full benefits may not last.

Nancy Pelosi made a big profit from stock options in NVIDIA, sparking concerns about politicians trading individual stocks. #Pelosi #Stocks

Brian Dalton, 72, moved from Minnesota to California for the weather. He loves the amenities and the outdoors. Gas is expensive.

Environmental group Riposte Alimentaire has claimed credit for the Louvre Museum demonstration where the Mona Lisa was splattered with pumpkin soup.

Rising costs prompt seniors to consider returning to work, survey shows. Many say Social Security benefits won't cover expenses.

Maximize your retirement budget by waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits, potentially adding thousands to your income.

Senate confirms Martin O'Malley as Social Security Commissioner, marking the first time in 25 years a Democratic nominee is confirmed.

Education Department updates student loan forgiveness application for borrowers with disabling medical conditions, expanding access and simplifying the process.

Social Security offices will be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 10, but you can still access services online.

Former US vice president Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 presidential race, highlighting Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

Legendary MLB manager Dusty Baker announces his retirement after a 26-year career, leaving a lasting impact on the Houston Astros.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% increase in benefits next year, but won't know the exact amount until December.

Social Security recipients may receive a significantly lower cost-of-living adjustment for 2024, with estimates around 3.2%. This increase may not be enough to sustain the cost of living for most beneficiaries. Medicare Part B premiums are also expected to increase. The official adjustment will be announced on Thursday.

2023 saw the highest Social Security increase since 1981, but 2024's adjustment is expected to be lower due to inflation control measures. Stay updated for accurate benefit amounts.

US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Races to Pass Budget; Social Security Payments Unaffected, but New Applications for Social Security Cards Will Be Impacted.

Government shutdown fears loom as Congress and Senate struggle to agree on federal budget, potentially impacting non-essential agencies and services.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Conservative lawmakers proposed a bill to fund the government through October 31, but the Senate and some House lawmakers aren't onboard. A government shutdown could happen in 13 days.

Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah, announces he will not run for re-election after 25 years of public service.

Social Security benefits may be reduced by 77% in the future due to financial pressures, but changes are likely to be made to prevent cuts.

Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted of killing her two children and her husband's former wife, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Her husband, Chad Daybell, also faces murder charges. The couple held "cult-like" religious beliefs and allegedly plotted the killings for financial gain. Vallow Daybell also faces conspiracy charges in Arizona.