Social Security, overpayments

Social Security says it will restart clawing back 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.
Social Security Update: When Will Overpayments Start and Who's Impacted
Social Security to reclaim 100 percent of overpayments starting March 2025, reversing last year's policy to ease beneficiary hardships.
Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%
The Social Security Administration said late Friday it is going to increase the amount it would claw back from Social Security recipients who received overpayments of their benefits, bringing the withholding back to 100% from 10%. The change would apply to new overpayments.
Social Security moves to claw back 100% of overpayments
The Social Security Administration is going back to fully recovering overpayments, a move advocates say could cause "unnecessary harm" to some of the most vulnerable Americans.
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know
Social Security beneficiaries who receive more money than they are owed will now face a 100% default withholding rate from their monthly checks, the agency said.
Here's the best age to take Social Security, based on the one variable that really matters
Americans endlessly debate the best age to claim Social Security. If you ask economists and actuaries, the answer is actually pretty simple.
Social Security changing course in going after overpayments
The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA), which is the age when you become eligible for your full benefit. Claiming before your FRA will reduce your benefits by up to 30%,
Best strategies to optimize Social Security in the US.
Navigating the complexities of Social Security can significantly impact your retirement income. Understanding when to start collecting benefits, how to avoid reductions due to work income, and strategies to maximize your retirement funds are crucial steps in securing a financially stable future.
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
In testimony before Congress last spring, O’Malley called it “clawback cruelty” and announced that SSA would only hold back ...
Musk Taps Private Equity Veterans to Aid DOGE at Social Security
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sent three individuals with experience in private equity and finance to ...
Ex-Social Security official describes ‘significant’ risk of sensitive data going to wrong hands under DOGE
Tiffany Flick, a former Social Security official, detailed what she sees as a “significant” risk of sensitive government data ...
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.
Social Security Insiders Warn Trump and Musk Could Break the Program
Former Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O’Malley and agency employees say DOGE’s intrusion could mean ...
Social Security beneficiaries to get $2K this week: Will you?
In a couple of days, certain eligible Social Security recipients will be getting as much as $2,000 from the benefit. Diario ...
What New Government Funding Bill Means for Social Security
The new stopgap bill keeps Social Security operational, but critics argue it fails to address long-term solvency.