Social Security Alerts, News & Updates
Ah, the joys of retirement planning! Because nothing says “congratulations on decades of molding young minds” quite like a bureaucratic maze designed by people who apparently believe clarity is overrated when it comes to Social Security benefits. When “I’m Retiring”…
Former Fiserv CEO Bisignano Takes Helm as Social Security Commissioner Well, isn’t this just wonderful news? Frank Bisignano, financial services industry “leader,” was sworn in today as the 18th Commissioner of Social Security. Because clearly what the agency responsible for…
Trump’s Social Security Savings: A Drop in the Ocean of Impending Doom Social Security is staring down the barrel of a full-on crisis. The nation’s most critical retirement program faces unprecedented challenges, yet President Trump has swooped in to save…
Social Security Cuts Are on the Horizon: When to Expect Benefit Reductions Key Points Social Security program is facing a significant funding shortfall that threatens future benefits. Shocking, right? Who could have possibly seen this coming? The Social Security program’s…
Social Security Says I’m Not a U.S. Citizen. Now What? Key Points Apparently, the all-knowing Social Security Administration occasionally forgets who belongs in this country. The solution? Drag yourself to a local Social Security office in person! How convenient. When…
Well, well, well… according to the Social Security Fairness Act, certain individuals will be graced with the magnificent honor of receiving slightly larger Social Security checks. How utterly thrilling for those navigating the complex world of Social Security benefits. Those…
3 Harsh Social Security Truths You Need to Know Oh, wonderful news for all you retirement dreamers out there! Social Security is just full of delightful surprises. Allow me to enlighten you about some truly spectacular features of this rock-solid…
Well, isn’t this just delightful news? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has found an innovative solution to the migrant situation – simply declare them dead while they’re still walking around. How convenient! This controversial Social Security policy change affects thousands…
6 Ways to Check and Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record Oh joy, another thrilling task to add to your never-ending adulting checklist: verifying your Social Security information. Because apparently, we don’t have enough bureaucratic paperwork to deal with already.…
Democrats’ Brilliant Plan: Target Collins and Tillis Over Social Security “Cuts” Oh look, Senate Democrats have come up with another groundbreaking strategy involving Social Security. On Tuesday, they unleashed digital ads targeting Sens. Susan Collins and Thom Tillis over Social…
Public Sector Retirees Finally Get Their Social Security Windfall—Only Took a Few Decades Well, isn’t this just wonderful news? Some Social Security recipients are suddenly finding their bank accounts a bit heavier this week. The government, in its infinite wisdom…
Oh Great, Another “Expert” to Pay For Your Social Security Retirement Planning Feeling utterly lost in the labyrinth of Social Security benefits? Join the club. When should you claim Social Security? How can you avoid taxes on your retirement benefits?…
Key Points Social Security benefits extend beyond just older Americans Children and survivors are eligible for certain Social Security survivor benefits too If you receive an Social Security overpayment notice, investigate before paying SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with…
Well, isn’t this just fantastic news for America’s seniors? The Social Security Administration has come up with yet another stellar idea to make life easier for our elderly population – by eliminating phone applications for retirement and survivor benefits. Because…
Social Security Rule Change: Oh Joy, More Bureaucratic Backpedaling Well, well, well… isn’t this just delightful? Millions of people are apparently owed backpay from Social Security thanks to a recent rule change. You might be one of those lucky souls…
Oh, how wonderful! Just what everyone dreams of—spending nearly two hours of their precious retirement years listening to mind-numbing hold music while waiting to speak to someone about those trivial little Social Security benefits that only determine whether you can…
Social Security’s New Overpayment Policy: What You Need to Know Oh, wonderful news, everyone! Starting March 27, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has devised an absolutely brilliant plan to handle benefit overpayments. Because apparently, taking 10% of someone’s Social Security…