Tag: Social Security

With ‘enhanced technology,’ the SSA will now conduct an anti-fraud check on all phone applications for benefits. 

After receiving backlash from retiree advocates, the agency announced that all claim types can be completed over the phone once...

Many workers do not understand the benefits of delaying their claim of Social Security benefits and ‘full retirement age.’

The SSA extended, for two weeks, the launch of new identity-proofing requirements and made an exception for those applying for...

The restraining order was issued days before a nomination hearing for Frank Bisignano, Trump’s nominee for commissioner of the Social...

Starting March 31, Americans must visit a field office or use the internet to sign up for Social Security benefits,...

The agency plans to reduce its staff to 50,000 employees, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to slash...

Starting this week, the Social Security Administration is making retroactive payments because of changes to the WEP and GPO, with...

The Alliance for Retired Americans and two union groups accused Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent of violating the privacy...

More than 7,000 people per day are trying to speak with Social Security Administration personnel about changes, with new information...

EBRI's Craig Copeland says, particularly for younger workers with long tenures in the DC system, Social Security and retirement plans...

Selection of Frank Bisignano suggests a focus on operational efficiency and administration over sweeping policy reforms.

From ESG investing in 401(k) plans to the solvency of Social Security, industry experts say the outcome of the election...

The 2.5% increase was anticipated by industry watchers amid lower inflation.

This projection for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment comes as the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% over the last year, according...

The moves are part of a larger effort to streamline services.

The new coalition, an offshoot of the IRS’s Security Summit group, will work to reduce tax scams during the 2025...

People at or near retirement age are being targeted in hybrid scams involving imposter Social Security Administration employees. 

Voters agree that federal funding for Social Security needs to be addressed, but it is unclear if politicians will listen...

For plan sponsors, retaining older workers will require greater attention to plan designs that support workers at older ages.