A second amendment came on April 14, when the SSA announced that anyone wishing to apply for Social Security or make account ...

Social Security overpayments often follow changes in income, marital status or disability status.

The Social Security Administration tackles its controversial clawback practices with mixed results. While some beneficiaries see relief, advocates push for more comprehensive reforms to protect ...

To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced ...

The Social Security Administration also changed the rules on recouping overpayments. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to ...

Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and ...

Social Security beneficiaries who were mistakenly overpaid will now have 50% of their monthly check withheld until all the money has been repaid.

Staff cuts, stricter repayment rules, and office closures are straining Social Security. Here's how the Elon Musk-led DOGE ...

With more than three years left in President Trump's second term, it's highly likely that Social Security changes will keep ...

An Ohio woman accidentally received $70,000 worth of Social Security benefits. SSA now wants it back. What to do if it happens to you.

In March, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstated the 100% overpayment recovery rate that had been in place prior ...