Retirees who thought their Social Security checks were predictable are discovering a new kind of risk: surprise letters demanding repayment of thousands of dollars the government says it never should ...

When a survivor benefit suddenly shrinks because the Social Security Administration says it paid you too much, the letter can feel less like a notice and more like an accusation. The agency's rules ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Social Security is a dynamic program, with changes made on a near-annual basis. The Trump administration revamped Social Security's overpayment and recovery garnishment rate to recoup an estimated $23 ...