Tips to prevent Social Security overpayments
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.
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How Social Security's overpayment mistakes can be your responsibility
Each year, about two million people are told they owe the Social Security Administration money because the agency miscalculated their benefits and paid them too much.
Social Security trust funds may deplete by 2034
Social Security could run out of funds to fully pay out benefits to millions of people in less than 10 years. CBS News MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has the details.
Social Security insolvency date could hit a year earlier, report says
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
New data on wage growth
Wage growth may be paying off more for those who are choosing to stay with their current employers instead of making a switch to a different company. Juliana Kaplan, a senior labor and inequality reporter at Business Insider, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
“Just hang up” on Social Security robocalls
Americans saw a dramatic increase in robocalls from scammers this year, despite regulators’ efforts to crack down on the problem. The Federal Trade Commission says the Social Security Administration is the number one government agency targeted by scam artists. In the first half of this year, people filed nearly 73,000 reports of Social Security imposters. Anna Werner reports on how you can protect yourself.
70-year-old widow can't afford to retire
Americans are telling CBS News about their struggles to make ends meet. A 70-year-old woman is out of work, but can't afford to retire on Social Security alone.
Trump on Musk: "I'm focused on my presidency"
Millions across the U.S. are closely watching the public unraveling of President Trump and Elon Musk's once-close relationship, but Mr. Trump says his focus is elsewhere. CBS News' Robert Costa and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Social Security says 2.5 million retroactive payments processed so far
The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.
Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates. Here's why.
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
Social Security garnishment for defaulted student loans is paused
The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
Social Security chief on agency's future
Some Social Security recipients are getting three checks deposited into their accounts this month. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois spoke to Frank Bisignano, the new commissioner of the agency, about the crucial lifeline that serves tens of millions of Americans.
Why there's no tax break for Social Security benefits in the new tax bill
Seniors are unlikely to get a break on paying taxes on their Social Security benefits, an issue that impacts more people each year.
What to know about Social Security changes
More than 72 million Americans get Social Security benefits. CBS News business analyst Jill Schelsinger joins "CBS Mornings" to break down changes, including paying back overpayments and who could see an increase in benefits.
Dangers for your Social Security numbers
Government officials are warning that many American Social Security numbers may be on the dark web for others to purchase and use for fraud. Justin Cappos, a computer science professor and cybersecurity expert at New York University, joins CBS News with more details.
Social Security recipients marked dead by mistake
As the Trump administration looks to root out Social Security fraud, more recipients say they're losing their benefits after being mistakenly marked as "dead." Darius Tahir, health technology correspondent for KFF Health News, recently covered this in a piece for CBS News.
At Social Security, these are the days of the living dead
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
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Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar; Elon Musk responds to concerns over Social Security and DOGE.
Government spending is up, data shows
One of President Trump's campaign promises was to get rid of what he described as waste and fraud in the government to save money. CBS News dug into these claims to see if that's happened so far. CBS News vice president of data journalism John Kelly breaks down the numbers on government spending.
Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Biden slams Trump administration
Former President Joe Biden slammed the Trump administration for cuts to the Social Security Administration in his first public address since leaving office. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins "CBS Mornings News" to discuss.
Biden slams current administration in speech
Former President Joe Biden made his first public address since leaving office Tuesday at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago. He did not name President Trump, but criticized the current administration in his speech.
Former agency head on preserving Social Security
A former Social Security Administration commissioner says those in the Trump administration trying to drive change don't understand the system and could put benefits at risk.
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Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE amid push for peace deal
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is in Abu Dhabi to meet with Russian officials, four sources told CBS News.
Judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James cases over prosecutor's appointment
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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One-third of Border Patrol detainees in Charlotte were classified as criminals
Fewer than one-third of those arrested by Border Patrol during the recent immigration crackdown in Charlotte were classified as criminals, a government document says.
Pentagon says it's investigating Kelly for breach of military law after video
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy Captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
Trump signs order launching "Genesis" mission to expedite scientific discovery using AI
A White House official called Genesis "the largest marshaling of federal scientific resources since the Apollo program."
Campbell Soup executive made offensive customer remarks, lawsuit claims
The complaint alleges that a Campbell executive made offensive remarks about company workers and mocked customers.
Trump takes steps to label Muslim Brotherhood affiliates as terror groups
President Trump called for the U.S. to weigh labeling some Middle Eastern affiliates of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, taking aim at the controversial Islamist movement.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy hints at "the main problem" with U.S. peace plan
As U.S. and European officials tout progress in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskyy says a key sticking point is letting Putin keep "what he has stolen."
Extradition set for "Slender Man" stabber arrested after fleeing Wisconsin
An extradition hearing has been set for Tuesday for the Wisconsin woman who stabbed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man, after she escaped a group home in Madison over the weekend, and was arrested in Illinois.