Social Security
Legislation to make changes to the terminology used by Social Security

Sen. Bill Cassidy, [R-LA] introduced on April 29, 2025, a bill to require changes to the Social Security Administration’s terminology. S.1504 – would require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules,…
The new Social Security commissioner
On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano in a 53-47 vote as the new Social Security commissioner. Mr. Bisignano, as the new commissioner, will be heading an agency that has been attacked by all sides for its inefficiencies. Lorie Konish,…
Digital Social Security cards
The days of paper Social Security cards may be coming to an end soon. The Social Security Administration will roll out digital access to Social Security numbers, providing an alternative to the traditional Social Security cards. The Social Security Administration…
900,000 are still waiting for their benefit adjustment

The Social Security Fairness Act, affecting over three million retirees, was signed into law on January 5, 2025. The Social Security Administration has processed 2.3 million benefit adjustments, with over 80 percent of retirees affected by the Act receiving their…
Do billionaires collect Social Security?
Most of us want to know if billionaires collect Social Security. Yes, per the Social Security rules, they can collect their Social Security, but only if they pay into the system. You must pay Social Security payroll taxes on the…
Calming fears about the future of Social Security
The biggest fear among retirees is the reduction in Social Security, or the program will cease to exist, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. This fear has led to a record number of individuals applying for their Social…
What is the new overpayment recovery rate?

According to an emergency message released by the Social Security Administration, the Social Security Administration is stepping back from the 100 percent withholding rate on new overpayment benefits to 50 percent for select beneficiaries only. However, the agency has not…
Is it too late to boost your benefits?
You started receiving your Social Security retirement benefits and are not thrilled with the amount. Are you aware you have options to boost your benefits? Maurie Backman discusses two options available to increase your Social Security benefits even after you…
Dramatic increase in initial claims for Social Security benefits

Americans are rushing to apply for Social Security benefits this year, for some, earlier than planned. Why? Many Americans saw the changes around the Social Security Administration and the stock market volatility as a sign that they should apply for…
How to contact Social Security
With all the recent changes in Social Security, people are unaware of the options that are open to them to contact Social Security. Below, you will find the click to the most recent blog by the Social Security Administration on…