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?

Whenever this occurs, Social Security sends a notice explaining that you were overpaid and that you have to pay the money ...

How is Social Security taxed? Changes for 2026 could impact your benefits

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

These 2026 Social Security changes could mean more money

In 2026, Social Security's earnings-test limit is rising from $23,400 to $24,480 for people who will be under full retirement ...

Social Security shake-up: Higher payroll tax cap could affect your income

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the maximum amount of income subject to Social Security payroll ...
Investopedia

Social Security and IRS Both Have This Payment Change Starting Next Week—Here's What You Need to Know To Get Paid

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Some Social Security recipients won’t have to wait for 2026 for increase: Here’s why

The increase will show up earlier for the 7.5 million people who receive Supplemental Security Income. Those payments will be ...
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Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Nine states tax Social Security benefits, but many seniors in these states won't owe any state taxes on their checks. Federal Social Security benefit taxes are more difficult to avoid. You can request ...