Social Security

The Social Security Administration has updated its projections for how long the trust funds it relies on to help pay benefits may last.

Here’s what you should know about the benefits offered by the federal agency that administers Social Security.

Two names have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024.

In his first major speech since leaving the White House, former President Joe Biden decried DOGE’s cuts to federal agencies and spending, including social security. “In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction– it’s kind of breathtaking it could happen that soon.”

The move will make it much harder for those affected to use banks or other basic services where Social Security numbers are required.

Review the important dates for Social Security payments in 2025.

The Social Security Administration has updated the changes they are making to identity verification measures, delaying the start date for the new requirements and adding some exceptions.

Will you need to prove your identity for Social Security payments after the department soon changes its protocols?

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that politicians are “not being honest” when they say they won’t touch Social Security.

Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes.

Changes are coming from the Social Security Administration surrounding direct deposit for many recipients or applicants.

Lee Dudek, the acting Social Security Administration commissioner, sent a memo to staff Tuesday outlining his vision for the agency moving forward.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes in recent years, according to a memo from Democratic staff on the Senate Finance Committee obtained by NBC News.

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Musk’s DOGE from accessing the Social Security data of millions.

Sen. Bernie Sanders shared his thoughts on President Trump’s Tuesday night address to Congress, asserting that the claim that millions of dead individuals are receiving Social Security benefits is false.

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here’s who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.

The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it’s uncertain when they will see that money.

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.