I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if Jordan ended up getting overpaid benefits, even if the money went to her ...
WSB Radio

Social Security Administration to take back 50% of benefits for overpayments starting in July

The Social Security Administration will be taking back overpayments. The overpayments can happen when a person does not update their income, living situation, marital status, or the SSA makes a ...
Yahoo

Did you get Social Security overpayment? You could see up to 50% cut in July benefits

For some Social Security recipients, upcoming benefit checks might arrive in a lesser amount as the SSA is expected to begin withholding 50% of benefits for those who have been overpaid but have yet ...
Texarkana Gazette

Social Security overpayments: Here's how Social Security withholding is soaring

Social Security began clawing back overpayments at a higher rate in July, and beneficiaries who have been overpaid will see a lot more money coming out of their monthly checks to cover the ...

October Social Security direct deposit coming Wednesday, but shutdown delays 2026 COLA

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...