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slate.combusiness1 day ago
Social Security Benefits Scheduled for July 15 for Recipients Born 2nd Through 11th
Payments for the specified birth dates will arrive Wednesday. Supplemental Security Income checks follow a separate first-business-day schedule through early 2027.
cnet.compolitics1 day ago
August 2026 SSI Payments to Be Issued July 31
The Social Security Administration will send August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on July 31. The maximum individual benefit reaches $994. Payments move to the prior business day when the first of the month falls on a weekend.
yahoo.compolitics2 days ago
Second Round of July Social Security Payments Set for July 15
Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of any month will receive their July payments on July 15. The maximum monthly amount reaches $5,181 for those retiring at age 70.
pewresearch.orgtechnology5 days ago
Puerto Rico Agency Says Exposed Data Did Not Include Social Security Numbers
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center left Social Security numbers accessible through its public property map. ProPublica reported the lapse after notifying the agency in mid-June 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days agoUpdated
July Social Security payments begin for retirees born early in the month
The first round of July Social Security payments will be issued today to recipients born between the 1st and 10th of any month. Maximum monthly benefits now reach $5,181 for those retiring at age 70.
slate.combusiness8 days ago
Social Security Payments for July Scheduled for Wednesday July 8
Beneficiaries born from the first to the tenth day of their birth month receive payments this week. Usa Today reported the schedule alongside details on the program's projected shortfall.
politics10 days ago
Hospitals to Offer Enrollment for Government-Branded Savings Accounts at Birth
The Social Security Administration will add account enrollment to the process parents use when obtaining Social Security numbers for newborns. Deposits into the accounts become available starting Saturday.
focustaiwan.twworld12 days ago
Spain's Registered Unemployment Falls to Lowest Since 2008 While Remaining Above 2.29 Million
The Ministry of Labour reported a June drop of 28,739 people, bringing total registered unemployment to 2,291,982. Social Security contributors reached a record 22.47 million.
nbcnews.compolitics12 days ago
Trump Administration to Issue Limited-Edition Social Security Cards for Some 2026 Births
The Trump administration announced Tuesday a limited-edition Social Security card available for babies born between July 2 and December 31, 2026. The cards carry the phrase “Freedom 250” and function identically to standard cards at no added cost.
nbcnews.compolitics14 days ago
Bernie Moreno backs plan to lift Social Security payroll tax cap
Sen. Bernie Moreno endorsed a bipartisan proposal to raise the taxable maximum on Social Security payroll taxes. The plan would generate an estimated $3 trillion for the program amid projections of trust fund shortfalls starting in 2032.
finance14 days ago
HHS Secretary Reports One Million Obamacare Enrollees Lacked Social Security Numbers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated on June 27 that one million people were enrolled in Obamacare plans without Social Security numbers. The disclosure came in a video posted on X with Dr. Mehmet Oz. The Trump administration pledged stronger anti-frau…
world15 days ago
Social Security Payments Scheduled on Multiple Dates in July 2026
Millions of Americans will receive Social Security and SSI benefits throughout July under a staggered schedule set by the Social Security Administration. Maximum monthly retirement benefits reach $5,181 for those meeting strict earnings and claiming requirements.
politics15 days ago
Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2032, prompting new reform proposals
New projections show the trust fund will be depleted six years earlier than prior estimates, triggering automatic benefit reductions unless Congress acts. Lawmakers have introduced measures to increase revenue or limit payments to higher-income recipients.
cnet.comfinance18 days ago
Social Security OASI Trust Fund Projected to Deplete in Q4 2032, With 78 Percent of Benefits Still Payable
The Social Security trustees' annual report projects depletion of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund in the fourth quarter of 2032, when 78 percent of scheduled benefits would be payable. The new estimate arrives several months earlier than prior forecasts and has pro…
hrw.orgworld19 days ago
Malawi Government Announces New National Action Plan on Albinism for 2026-2030
The government released a five-year plan on June 19 that expands prior efforts to address economic exclusion of people with albinism. The plan adds commitments on employment, training, and social security that were not part of the 2018-2022 plan.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
July 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments of up to $994 scheduled for July 1
The Social Security Administration will issue July 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on the first of the month. Maximum amounts are $994 for individuals, $1,491 for couples, and $498 for essential caregivers.
abcnews.go.compolitics20 days ago
Federal Judges Block SNAP Food Restrictions and SAVE Voter Database Access
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson halted state waivers that limited SNAP purchases of soda and candy in five states. U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan separately barred states from querying a federal database combining immigration and Social Security records for voter…
Newsweekbusiness22 days ago
Social Security Payments Due June 24 for Birth Dates 21-31
The Social Security Administration will issue the next round of June 2026 benefits on June 24 to recipients born between the 21st and 31st. Payments follow a staggered schedule based on birth dates, with maximum benefits reaching $5,181 in some cases.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Third Round of June Social Security Payments to Be Issued June 24
Payments capped at $5,181 will reach retirees born on or after the 21st of the month. Earlier June rounds were issued on June 10 and June 17.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics26 days ago
Social Security Faces Projected 22% Benefit Cut in 2032
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 if Congress does not act to address program funding. Five policy options have been proposed to stabilize the system.
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Social Security Trust Funds Face Insolvency by 2033
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report projects the combined trust funds will be depleted by 2033. A law enacted earlier this year accelerated the projected depletion date by one year.
The Hillworld27 days ago
Ex-Social Security Chief Calls for Raising Payroll Tax Cap as One Option to Address Shortfall
Former Commissioner Martin O’Malley said raising the earnings cap would address the program’s projected shortfall. A trustees’ report moved the depletion date to late 2032.
disabilityscoop.comworld28 days ago
Social Security Faces Shortfall Requiring Benefit Cuts and Tax Increases
An opinion column states that restoring long-term balance to Social Security will require reductions in benefits and increases in payroll taxes. The column presents these measures as necessary steps rather than alternatives.
joemygod.comworld29 days ago
Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Pay 78 Percent of Benefits After 2032 Depletion Date
The 2026 trustees report moved the depletion date forward and lowered the percentage of scheduled benefits payable after reserves run out. More than 56 million Americans receive monthly payments from the fund.
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Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
Second Round of June Social Security Payments Scheduled for June 17
Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of the month will receive payments capped at $5,181. The first round went out June 10 and the third is set for June 24.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics33 days ago
Social Security Trustees Lower Long-Run Fertility Projection to 1.75, Move Trust Fund Exhaustion Date to 2032
The annual trustees report lowered the assumed total fertility rate and widened the 75-year solvency gap, with half the deterioration tied to the fertility change.
forbes.compolitics33 days ago
Smals Selects Google Cloud as Primary Public Cloud Provider
Smals, the joint IT organization serving Belgian public institutions focused on social security, has chosen Google Cloud as its main public cloud provider. The agreement was awarded to SoftwareOne in partnership with Google Cloud under the GÉANT OCRE24 framework.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
Social Security Administration Reports Improved Call Times and Higher Service Volume
Commissioner Frank Bisignano testified that the agency is answering 90 percent of calls with five-minute average waits and has served 13 million more customers this fiscal year.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance33 days ago
Social Security Administration reports record-low phone wait times
The agency reduced average call answer time to under five minutes in May. Commissioner Frank Bisignano told Congress the improvement marks an 89 percent drop from the prior fiscal year peak.
cnet.compolitics34 days ago
Social Security Trust Fund Projected to Deplete in Six Years
The program's main trust fund is on track to run out within six years. Officials have not announced any changes to benefits or funding.
ABC Newspolitics34 days ago
Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Projected to Deplete in 2032
An annual trustees report released Tuesday moved the projected depletion date for Social Security's main retirement fund forward by one year to 2032. Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund remains on track to exhaust reserves in 2033.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness34 days ago
Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Solvent Until 2032, Trustees Report
An annual trustees report released Tuesday moved the projected depletion date for Social Security's retirement trust fund forward one year to 2032. Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund remains on track to exhaust reserves in 2033.
theyeshivaworld.comworld34 days ago
Social Security Trustees Project 22% Benefit Reduction After Trust Fund Depletion in 2032; 78% of Benefits Continue
The program's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance fund is now expected to run out one year earlier than last year's forecast. Beneficiaries would receive 78 percent of scheduled payments after that date.
Usa Todaybusiness36 days ago
Social Security Payments Scheduled for June 10
Recipients born between the 1st and 10th of their birth month will receive June benefits on Wednesday. Payments follow the agency's standard Wednesday schedule based on birth dates.
koreatimes.co.krtechnology36 days ago
Major Data Breaches Hit U.S. Agencies and Companies in 2026
Multiple cyberattacks in 2026 exposed sensitive government data and disrupted private-sector operations. The incidents include a reported Social Security Administration breach, attacks on energy and water systems, and compromises at several companies.
disabilityscoop.compolitics39 days ago
Bessent Testifies on Social Security Shortfalls, Rejects Tax Hikes or Benefit Cuts, Offers 3-3-3 Growth Framework
Bessent told Congress the administration will not raise taxes or cut benefits for seniors. He presented a 3-3-3 plan to stabilize debt at 100 percent of GDP.
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Trump Administration Proposes Tightening SSI Eligibility Rules, Counting Family Support as Income
The Social Security Administration submitted a proposal last July that would reduce monthly benefits for roughly 275,000 people and end eligibility for more than 100,000 others by changing how it counts family housing support.
The Hillpolitics41 days ago
Trump Administration Moves to All-Electronic Federal Payments, Citing 20x Cost Savings and Reduced Fraud
The Trump administration directed federal agencies to send payments electronically, ending most paper checks for Social Security, veterans benefits, and IRS refunds. The Social Security Administration announced the change on Tuesday.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance41 days ago
Social Security Administration cut 7,100 jobs and six regional offices in 2025
The agency reduced its workforce by more than 13 percent, closed six of ten regional offices, and removed customer-service performance data from its public website. Advocates interviewed for a March 2026 report described longer phone waits, appointment-only field offices, and aut…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics43 days ago
Social Security Administration to Issue June 2026 SSI Payments on June 1
The Social Security Administration will issue June 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on the first of the month. Maximum amounts are $994 for individuals, $1,491 for couples, and $498 for essential caregivers.
world46 days ago
Banks Require Documentation to Protect Social Security Funds From Garnishment
Federal rules shield most Social Security benefits from private creditors, yet banks must identify protected deposits after receiving a garnishment order. Recipients may need to supply direct deposit records, bank statements, or benefit verification letters to confirm eligibility…
koreaherald.comworld47 days ago
U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low as Population Growth Slows
U.S. births have fallen below deaths in recent projections while net immigration has declined. The working-age population supporting retirees is shrinking, affecting programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance52 days ago
Retirement Account Holders Seek Tax Strategies for $2 Million Savings
A 62-year-old planning to retire at 65 with $2 million in retirement accounts asked how to reduce taxes on withdrawals. The inquiry focused on account types, conversion timing, and Social Security claiming decisions.
finance.yahoo.comworld52 days ago
Credit Card Debt Creates Limited Risks for Social Security Recipients
Federal law protects Social Security benefits from direct garnishment by private creditors. Unpaid credit card balances can still lead to bank levies or credit damage once benefits are deposited.
washingtonpost.comworld53 days ago
Social Security Disability Benefits Face Limited Garnishment Risks
Federal law protects most SSDI and SSI payments from private creditors, but certain government debts can still lead to offsets. Recipients who mix funds in bank accounts or face lawsuits may encounter temporary complications.
Fox Newspolitics53 days ago
House Bill Targets Payroll Tax Exemption in Foreign Student Work Program
A new House bill would require employers to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for foreign students in the Optional Practical Training program. The measure follows an ICE investigation that identified more than 10,000 foreign students linked to suspect employers.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance53 days ago
Reddit User Questions View That $1 Million Is Insufficient for Retirement
A post on the r/MiddleClassFinance subreddit argues that $1 million in liquid assets remains substantial for retirement. The original poster calculated potential monthly income from such a portfolio combined with Social Security benefits.
winnipegfreepress.comworld54 days ago
Federal and State Laws Limit Creditor Access to Retirement Income
Retirement income receives varying levels of protection from creditors depending on the source and the type of debt. Social Security benefits, pensions, and retirement account funds face different rules once money is distributed.
livemint.comworld56 days ago
Bankruptcy Filing Halts Some Social Security Garnishments
Bankruptcy can stop certain collection actions against Social Security benefits, but outcomes depend on the type of debt and creditor. Private creditors generally cannot garnish Social Security directly, while federal obligations follow separate rules.
Washington Examinerpolitics57 days ago
Group Launches Ad Supporting Trump Policies for Seniors Ahead of Midterms
Seniors Matter for America will air a 30-second television and digital ad in the Washington, D.C., market on Monday. The ad highlights President Trump's actions on Social Security taxes, prescription drug costs, and Medicare.
nypost.comfinance57 days ago
California Woman Reports Estranged Husband Filed Joint Tax Return Without Consent
A California woman states her estranged husband filed a joint federal tax return using her Social Security number without permission. He redirected more than $14,000 in refunds to his account while she navigates divorce and custody proceedings.
variety.comworld58 days ago
Liam and Olivia Top U.S. Baby Names Again in 2025 as Total Births Decline
The Social Security Administration reported Liam and Olivia as the most popular baby names in the United States for 2025. The data also showed a decline in total applications and highlighted new Trump accounts for eligible children.
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americanbanker.comtechnology62 days ago
Community Bank Reports Data Exposure Involving Employee Use of Unauthorized AI Application
Community Bank filed an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 7, 2026, revealing that an unauthorized artificial intelligence-based software application exposed customers’ names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Vi…
upi.compolitics63 days ago
South Korea Announces Plan to Raise Social Security Spending to OECD Advanced-Nation Levels by 2040
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced plans to raise social security expenditures during a May 12, 2026 meeting in Seoul. The move aims to address demographic shifts and establish a sustainable welfare system amid national challenges including the Middle East war. South Korea's c…
world65 days ago
Liam and Olivia Remain Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Straight Year, SSA Reports
The Social Security Administration released its annual baby names rankings on May 8, 2026, showing Olivia and Liam as the most popular names for girls and boys in 2025. Charlotte rose to second place for girls while Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time. The agency also hi…
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forbes.comfinance65 days ago
Liam and Olivia Remain Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Straight Year, SSA Reports
The Social Security Administration released its annual baby name rankings on May 8, 2026, showing Liam and Olivia remained the most popular names for babies born in 2025. Charlotte rose to second among girls while Eliana entered the top 10 for the first time.
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younghouselove.comworld66 days ago
Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Year, SSA Says
The Social Security Administration released its annual ranking of the most popular baby names in the United States for 2025 on May 8, 2026. Olivia held the top spot for girls while Liam led for boys, both for the seventh consecutive year. Charlotte rose to second place for girls,…
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theyeshivaworld.comworld66 days ago
Olivia and Liam Top U.S. Baby Names for Seventh Year in 2025
The U.S. Social Security Administration released its annual list of the 1,000 most popular baby names for 2025, based on Social Security card applications. Olivia held the top spot for girls and Liam for boys for the seventh consecutive year. Charlotte rose to second among girls…
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The Guardianai67 days ago
AI Use Rises in Retirement Planning
About 20% of Americans use AI chatbots for retirement advice according to one study, even as median savings sit at $40,000 against a $1.5 million goal. Experts say the tools can run basic simulations but often fail on tax nuances, Social Security rules and longevity risks. UK sch…
fastcompany.comworld68 days ago
SSA Cuts 7,000 Jobs and Centralizes Operations as Disability Claims Processing Time Drops 40%
The Social Security Administration reduced staffing to its lowest level since the late 1960s while serving 75 million beneficiaries. Field offices face consolidation and new national systems as Commissioner Frank Bisignano pursues automation goals. Employee satisfaction plunged a…
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