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Social Security

Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds

Social Security

No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June

Millions of Supplemental Security Income recipients are scheduled to get two payments in June, but the second is an advance for July — it’s not a bonus payment.
Debt Ceiling

VERIFYING what a U.S. default could mean for your Social Security check

Could the government miss Social Security monthly payments if the U.S. defaults? Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Social Security

One-time payments of $4,555 are not being sent to Social Security beneficiaries

A headline uses misleading language to refer to regular monthly benefit payments. Social Security recipients are not receiving one-time bonus checks.
Taxes

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Social Security

Republicans did not vote to raise retirement age to 70

A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Social Security

No, 156 Republicans didn’t vote to raise the age for Social Security to 70

A group of Republicans proposed, but never voted on, a plan to keep Social Security funded by raising the retirement age.
Scams

5 signs of a Social Security scam

Social Security scams are a popular type of fraud. Do you know how to spot one?
Social Security

Scams and Social Security

Social Security scams are common. From email, text and call scams, here’s how to avoid identity theft and losing money.
Joe Biden

Biden proposed sunsetting Medicare, Social Security while senator

While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Government

Yes, in 1975 Joe Biden proposed sunsetting all federal spending, including Medicare and Social Security

While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Social Security

Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in March

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in March, but the second is an advance for April — it’s not a bonus payment.

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Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds

No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in June

VERIFYING what a U.S. default could mean for your Social Security check

One-time payments of $4,555 are not being sent to Social Security beneficiaries

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Republicans did not vote to raise retirement age to 70

No, 156 Republicans didn’t vote to raise the age for Social Security to 70

5 signs of a Social Security scam

Scams and Social Security

Biden proposed sunsetting Medicare, Social Security while senator

Yes, in 1975 Joe Biden proposed sunsetting all federal spending, including Medicare and Social Security

Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in March

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