Social Security

Social Security website keeps crashing as DOGE pushes for reductions in IT staff

Social Security website keeps crashing as DOGE pushes for reductions in IT staff

Pankaj Kumar

The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) online services have experienced persistent outages in recent weeks, leaving millions of Americans unable to ...

New Social Security Anti-Fraud Rules Take Effect Monday — Key Changes Explained

New Social Security Anti-Fraud Rules Take Effect Monday — Key Changes Explained

Vikas Lalit

Starting Monday, April 15, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out a new set of anti-fraud policies aimed ...

Social Security Fairness Act May Boost Benefits—But Also Trigger Unexpected Costs

Social Security Fairness Act May Boost Benefits—But Also Trigger Unexpected Costs

Vikas Lalit

Millions of retirees across the U.S. are set to receive a long-awaited boost to their Social Security benefits following the ...

Big Changes to Who Qualifies for Supplemental Security Income in 2025

Big Changes to Who Qualifies for Supplemental Security Income in 2025

Vikas Lalit

In a sweeping move to make Supplemental Security Income (SSI) more accessible and equitable, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is ...

Could Trump’s Tariffs Shrink Your Social Security Raise? Here’s What to Know

Could Trump’s Tariffs Shrink Your Social Security Raise? Here’s What to Know

Vikas Lalit

As the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security looms, a surprising factor may play a significant role in its ...