When applying for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), the SSA-3380 form emerges as a pivotal document. Known as the 'Third Party Function Report,' this form is not ...

There’s a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...

President Trump's efforts to rid the federal government of fraud, waste, and abuse have led to changes at the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration increased its ...

The commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), Frank Bisignano, visited the Wichita, Kansas, field office last week and outlined plans to transition the agency away from paper checks ...

Social Security payments follow a specific schedule each month, which means not everyone is paid on the same date. Knowing when you get paid can have a big impact on your finances, especially if ...

An in-depth look at the hidden costs of IRMAA, Medicare, their related Surcharges, and how you may not be as prepared for retirement as you think you are.

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a big change to the program starting Sept. 30, 2025 — but don’t worry, it’s not a cut to benefits. Instead, that’s the day that the SSA will stop ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

You're entitled to your complete Social Security benefit without a reduction at full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. You can start getting those benefits at 62, but the ...

The earliest age you can claim Social Security is 62. Filing at that point will reduce your monthly benefits, but there's more to the story. Think through your financial situation before moving ...