Social Security 2026 Update
Get the latest social security updates for 2026, including amounts for individuals and couples, and key earnings thresholds.
Beware DMV Text Scams Targeting Older Adults
Scams targeting older adults can result in significant financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people in the United States lost $12.5 billion in scams in 2024, and older adults tended to lose more money than younger folks. Those…
Get Social Security Benefits by Check? Prepare for Change
Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop issuing paper checks for benefits payments. The SSA is urging all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other government benefits to switch to electronic payments before the deadline. This change is…
Scam Email Targets Social Security Recipients
If you or a loved one are among the 71.6 million people receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the…
Disability Benefits and Marriage
Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love for fear of your livelihood being taken away. The documentary Patrice: The Movie shows how this is the reality for many people living with disabilities that…
Your Social Security Benefits for 2025: Cost of Living Adjustment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees and the amounts paid out to recipients of Social Security disability…
Social Security 2025 Update
Explore the latest updates on social security benefits for 2025, including payment amounts for individuals and couples.
my Social Security Accounts Transition to Login.gov Accounts
A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can check their application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. However, on July 12, 2024, the SSA announced that…
How Are Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Calculated?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal public assistance program that helps financially support people who become disabled. When applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to receive. An individual who…
Social Security and Disabled Adult Child Benefits: What to Know
The following article was featured in the print edition of Newsday on July 9th, 2024 written by Lynn Brenner. My husband and I, both 61, are thinking about how our future retirements will affect our son. He’s 31 and has…