Protect Your Social Security Benefits

Do I get my spouse’s Social Security benefits when they die?
How are survivor benefits calculated? The amount surviving family members can get depends on the average lifetime earnings of the person who died. The more they paid into Social S
The Average Senior Could Get an Extra $1,067 a Month in Social Security Benefits If They Do This
Social Security benefits are going to help you fund your retirement, and many people rely on them for a significant portion of their income. Often, it makes sense to try to get the largest payment possible since you can count on this money lasting for life.
Social Security Benefits Could Face 'Interruption' Within 30 Days
A former SSA commissioner says system outages have occurred because of DOGE's cuts, suggesting a collapse could be imminent.
Protect Your Social Security Benefits: Free Resources
The Social Security Administration's downsizing may lead to longer wait times, but experts stress that benefits remain intact. Learn key steps to manage your account and avoid potential service disruptions.
Do I lose my benefits if I lose my Social Security card?
Losing your Social Security card won’t affect your benefits, but it poses an identity theft risk. Request a replacement and monitor your credit for fraud.
3 Reasons Your Social Security Benefits Might Shrink
You may not end up with as much money from Social Security as expected. Your filing age and whether you work will have an impact. Your Medicare premiums could eat into your benefits substantially. Many retirees today rely heavily on Social Security to cover their living expenses.
Social Security Administration will have 'significant' cuts. What does this mean for you?
The Social Security Administraton's planning to ax 7,000 jobs. What this means for its workers and Social Security ...
Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?
The Social Security Administration estimates that it receives nearly 30 million visits to its offices around the country each ...
Social Security’s biggest paycheck of 2025: Do you qualify for the $5,108 payment?
The highest possible Social Security monthly payment in 2025 is $5,108. To qualify, retirees must wait until age 70 to claim ...
When do Social Security payments go out in March? See the full 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their March 2025 check ...
Social Security Administration Warns of Massive Layoffs: What It Means to You
The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you.
Social Security Shuts 'Wasteful' Department After Trump Order
Rearranging Social Security Administration operations has been a priority of the new acting commissioner, Lee Dudek.
As Social Security plans to cut about 7,000 workers, some experts worry that may affect benefits
The Social Security Administration has announced new efforts to bring down costs. Plans to cut staff have prompted concerns ...
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Trump and Musk set their sights on Social Security by spreading rumors
Before President Donald Trump started mass layoffs of federal workers, he demonized them, arguing, despite evidence to the ...
Acting Social Security commissioner clarifies claims about people older than 100 getting benefits
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner clarified claims promoted by Elon Musk and President Trump about ...