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What is Social Security and what benefits does it offer?
Here’s what you should know about the benefits offered by the federal agency that administers Social Security.
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The most popular baby names for 2024 revealed, and two names top the list again
Two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024.
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Some Social Security recipients to get extra check in May due to calendar quirk
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income checks can expect two checks this month instead of one
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Biden slams Trump administration in first speech since leaving office
In his first major speech since leaving the White House, former President Joe Biden decried DOGE’s cuts to federal agencies and spending, including social security. “In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction– it’s kind of breathtaking it could happen that soon.”
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What to know about April Social Security payments as new changes take effect
Will Social Security checks go out as planned this month as the agency eyes a number of changes to combat fraud and budget cuts?
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Social Security is listing thousands of living immigrants as dead in effort to get them to leave, AP sources say
The move will make it much harder for those affected to use banks or other basic services where Social Security numbers are required.
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‘Atypical': Social Security Administration reveals what it says caused website errors
Will Social Security checks go out as planned this month as the agency eyes a number of changes to combat fraud and budget cuts?
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Social Security: When will you receive your payment in April and the coming months?
Review the important dates for Social Security payments in 2025.
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Social Security checks for April: When to expect them as agency faces changes
Will Social Security checks go out as planned this month as the agency eyes a number of changes to combat fraud and budget cuts?
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Social Security changes: When do new requirements take effect? What to know
The Social Security Administration is changing its ID verification requirements next month, but when will the new guidelines take effect and who will they impact?
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Social Security Administration: No permanent closures to field offices in progress
Amid reports of closures of regional Social Security offices, the Social Security Administration announced Friday that no permanent closures are in progress or have been announced.
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Chicago organization aims to help clients navigate social security benefits
Under the Trump administration, the program has gone through changes leading to confusion and even pushback from advocates
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Social security concerns prompt concerns with clients
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will lead a delegation of nearly 70 public and private sector leaders on a trade mission to Mexico.
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Social Security announces last-minute updates to upcoming ID requirement changes
The Social Security Administration has updated the changes they are making to identity verification measures, delaying the start date for the new requirements and adding some exceptions.
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Who needs to prove identity for Social Security and when? What to know as change nears
Will you need to prove your identity for Social Security payments after the department soon changes its protocols?
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GOP Sen. John Curtis says politicians are ‘not being honest' when they say they won't touch Social Security
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that politicians are “not being honest” when they say they won’t touch Social Security.
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When will Social Security payment, direct deposit changes go into effect?
Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes.
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What to know about Social Security changes: ID requirements, direct deposit and more
Some big changes are happening for Social Security recipients and applicants, some of which have already started while others are taking effect at the end of the month.
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Changes coming for Social Security payments, direct deposit. What to know
Changes are coming from the Social Security Administration surrounding direct deposit for many recipients or applicants.
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Millions of Social Security recipients will soon need to visit offices in person
The Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.