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Trump's new Social Security head admits dead Americans 'aren't necessarily' getting checks
In a statement Wednesday, newly named Social Security Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek addressed what he called "recent reporting" about the number of people older than age 100 who could be receiving benefits from Social Security.
Do You Know 2025's Maximum Social Security Check? See How Much Some Older Americans Are Banking
The average Social Security benefit in 2025 is $1,976, which is not a lot of money for retirees to receive. Some older Americans are receiving a whole lot more than this average number though. In fact,
Social Security Announces Changes After Trump Executive Order
The Social Security Administration has announced that it is terminating a research program that focuses on retirement and disability policies. Acting Commissioner Lee Dudek made the announcement in a press release saying that it is an action that supports President Donald Trump's executive order "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.
How Trump's policies could influence the future of Social Security
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has implemented several policies that, while not directly altering Social Security benefits, could have significant indirect effects on the program. From inflation adjustments to immigration policies,

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What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Those who apply for Social Security under their FRA could lose even more from their checks if they're still working and their ...
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Elon Musk could change the payment of Social Security pensions: We know this at the moment
In a bold move, the acting head of the Social Security Administration has denied Elon Musk's request for confidential ...
Social Security Age Change 2025: Only those born before this date are eligible for the 100% retirement
Starting in 2025, a significant change is coming to Social Security, affecting when millions of Americans can retire with ...
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and ...
5 Social Security Changes That Happened in January 2025
In 2025, the definition of a Social Security credit rose to $1,810 in earnings. However, this shouldn't be too worrisome for ...
What the 2025 Social Security Age Change Means for Your Retirement Planning
The Social Security retirement age increased in 2025. Find out what this means for you, how it affects your benefits, and the ...
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What’s next for first responders after the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social ...