Social Security Administration Extends Identity Proofing Requirements
The SSA also made an exception to the in-person requirement for for those applying for certain services, although the exception...
Tag: Social Security
DOGE Prohibited from Obtaining Social Security Data, Judge Rules
The restraining order was issued days before a nomination hearing for Frank Bisignano, Trump’s nominee for commissioner of the Social...
Social Security Administration Announces Staff Downsizing Plans
The SSA recently set a staffing target of 50,000, down from its current level of approximately 57,000 employees, according to...
Expedited Payments From Social Security Fairness Act Coming Soon
Starting this week, the Social Security Administration is making retroactive payments because of changes to the WEP and GPO, with...
Potential Implementation Delays Face Social Security Fairness Act
Under the SSA’s current budget, the agency expects it could take more than one year to adjust benefits and pay...
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act
The law will boost Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million public workers.
EBRI Panel: DC Plans, Social Security Can Create Strong Retirement Security Net
Panelists speaking at the institute’s winter policy forum made the case that a strengthened defined contribution system can partner well...
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano for Social Security Administration Commissioner
Bisignano’s background signals he will be more focused on seeking efficiencies and administration than any policy reform efforts.
US Retirement Market Evolves Amid Growth, Challenges
A retirement data expert discusses the aging U.S. workforce, rising Social Security dependence and a retirement coverage gap affecting millions...
Social Security Raises Benefit by 2.5% for 2025
The boost is lower than last year because inflation has cooled; meanwhile, the consumer price index rose by 0.2%, slightly...
Americans Are Calling for Policymaker Action on Social Security
Reports from HealthView and Transamerica show people want policymakers to work on shoring up Social Security now.
Social Security: Beyond the Headlines
The third story in this quarter’s PLANADVISER In-Depth considers the current state of Social Security.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Forecasted at 2.5% for 2025
The Senior Citizens League projects next year’s cost-of-living adjustment on a day when the Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% over...
Social Security Administration Reduces Signature Requirements to Streamline Services
The shift, including accepting more electronic signatures, is part of a larger effort to streamline application processes.
IRS Launches Public-Private Committee to Guard Against Tax Scams
About 60 private sector companies and groups join the IRS to combat a rise in tax scams ahead of next...
Near Retirees Being Targeted by Imposter Social Security Administrators
‘Long cons’ are becoming more frequent as scammers go after retirement savings, according to a warning from the Office of...
Workers Expect 401(k) to be Main Source of Retirement Income
Charles Schwab surveying also found less optimism in Social Security, while separate polling by J.P. Morgan saw more 401(k) confidence...
Americans Want Government to Shore Up Social Security Funding
Ahead of fall elections, Americans have signaled their commitment to Social Security, but whether politicians listen and act remains uncertain,...
Should the CPI-E Be Used for Social Security?
Using the consumer price index for the elderly for cost-of-living adjustments would likely result in higher Social Security benefits.
Only 30% of Savers Know About Social Security Shortfall Projections
Once aware, 97% agree leaders should strengthen the system for current and future generations.