Retirees who thought their Social Security checks were predictable are discovering a new kind of risk: surprise letters demanding repayment of thousands of dollars the government says it never should ...

The Trump administration wants to recoup the billions in overpayments that have happened over the years. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in August 1935 in the ...

When a survivor benefit suddenly shrinks because the Social Security Administration says it paid you too much, the letter can feel less like a notice and more like an accusation. The agency's rules ...

Social Security began clawing back overpayments at a higher rate in July, and beneficiaries who have been overpaid will see a lot more money coming out of their monthly checks to cover the ...

Social Security provides a crucial income stream for millions of retirees, but even small errors can put your payments at risk. Understanding the rules can help you avoid money mistakes that may lead ...

Extra Social Security benefits unexpectedly showing up in your bank account might seem like a good thing. But unless you're very sure you were supposed to get that money, it's probably best not to ...

When a letter from the Social Security Administration landed in one Reddit user's mailbox, they expected routine paperwork. Instead, it claimed they owed more than $11,000 in overpaid benefits — money ...

The Social Security full retirement age increased by two months for people born in 1959. Social Security can now withhold 50% of your monthly benefits due to an overpayment. On the positive side, you ...