Social Security, overpaid beneficiaries

Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Overpaid Social Security Benefits Could Cost Your Entire Check Starting Later This Month
Social Security beneficiaries who are getting more benefits than they are owed could potentially have their entire monthly check garnished under a new policy update.
Social Security checks are increasing: When will you receive yours?
Social Security checks are increasing in 2025! Find out when payments arrive, how much you’ll get, and what steps to take to avoid delays.
Social Security Update: Checks of up to $5,108 Arriving This Week
Benefits are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
Your Social Security Benefits Could Be Taxed Twice if You Live in Any of These 9 States
Taxes on Social Security benefits have gotten a lot of attention over the last few months, ever since President Trump vowed to eliminate them on social media. If you owe them, you probably know they can cost you quite a bit. The IRS taxes up to 85% of some seniors' benefits at ordinary income tax rates, which can amount to thousands of dollars.
Dave Ramsey issues Social Security reality check
Unfortunately, many older workers were slow adopters, which explains why roughly 40% of retired Americans have only Social Security benefits as income, per the National Institute on Retirement Security.
New law has ignited a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. What you need to know
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 million more to go.
Social Security recipients could have their checks withheld due to Trump-era policy change
That means if a Social Security recipient gets overpaid by the SSA, 100% of their monthly benefit will be withheld until the overpayment is returned. Essentially, recipients will not get another check in the mail until the money is fully repaid.
New Social Security policy could cut off entire benefit for some: Here’s how
A change in the way Social Security handles overpayments could eliminate monthly benefits for some recipients, the agency announced last week. On Friday, the agency announced it was reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check until an overpayment is repaid.
Blindsided by Social Security benefit taxes? This could make your life easier in 2025
Tax season usually brings a refund check for most workers, but if you're retired, you could wind up owing the IRS.
Social Security checks worth $5,108 should be arriving this week for those who have this benefit
Reports indicate that several Social Security Administration checks totaling $5,108 should soon be in the hands of various recipients
Social Security's April Payment Could Look Really Different for 3.2 Million Seniors
Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect.
Social Security overpayments: FAQ
Starting March 27, seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries will have 100% of their overpayment deducted from their ...
Curious how much you've contributed to Social Security over the years? Here's where to look.
Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce ...
I-Team: Social Security 'clawback' resuming
If you receive a social security check, a very big change may impact you starting this month. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle ...