Withholding occurs when the SSA retains part of a monthly benefit payment until the overpayment debt is fully repaid.

The Treasury Secretary has described new savings account for young Americans as a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security." ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured onto the so-called third rail of American ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday likened the Trump accounts created by Republicans’ massive new domestic policy ...

A provision in the Republican megabill, which was signed into law earlier this month, giving each newborn $1,000 could be “a ...

If Congress does nothing, Social Security recipients may see a 24% cut in annual benefits in 2033, a new analysis shows.

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

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The trouble began in 2021, when Americans found themselves flush with cash from stimulus policies at a time when supply ...

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Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...