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A spokesperson said that Social Security's congressional affairs work is continuing in offices across the agency.
A former employee said the Social Security Administration's Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs has reduced its worker count.
For the vast majority of people, the stream of promised retirement checks is worth more than anything else, our columnist ...
The Social Security program turned 90 in August, and many wonder what the future holds for the program and its beneficiaries. Here is a roundup of important Social Security updates from last month and ...
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal budget deficit reached $2 trillion over the past ...
Social Security Administration (SSA) to serve the growing number of beneficiaries with fewer staff, creating customer service ...
Past, present, and even future cost realities are forcing older Americans into making tough choices. Here's what you can do about it.
Despite presidential proclamations, Social Security’s financial outlook is more troubled than ever. A new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) warns that as Social ...
Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and ... seniors and those near retirement would not be affected. But analysis by the Congressional Budget Office shows that raising ...
Retired workers can significantly raise their Social Security benefit by claiming at age 70 rather than age 62.
Rising prices and future uncertainty are reshaping how Social Security beneficiaries manage their everyday spending and long-term financial plans.
The CBO said the federal deficit hit $2 trillion in the first 11 months of FY2025, driven by higher Social Security and Medicare costs as well as interest expenses despite tariffs.