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

A program like Social Security is apt to undergo changes from year to year. And 2025 has been no exception. At the start of the year, Social Security benefits rose 2.5% thanks to a cost-of-living ...

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There have been important changes to Social Security since the start of the year. The Social Security Fairness Act could lead to higher benefits for a few million retirees. The program’s wage ...

In the past month, the Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that administers Social Security. Among these changes are plans to cut thousands of jobs, close offices ...

The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern and confusion, heightened by the agency’s repeated changes to one of ...

WASHINGTON – Recipients getting Social Security benefits via direct deposit may see the money in their accounts more quickly due to changes announced Wednesday by the federal government.

Social Security has undergone some key changes this year already. If President Trump gets his way, another major change could arrive. DOGE involvement could also lead to additional shake-ups.

But you should know that a number of key changes have happened in the context of Social Security this year already. If you’re a current recipient, you probably noticed the cost-of-living ...