NC county takes man’s Mega Millions lotto winnings to pay someone else’s debt. Why the state can take your prize (and give no answers for weeks)

Winning the lottery is usually sold as a simple equation: match the numbers, cash the check and move on with your day. But ...

This Social Security mistake can reduce your lifetime pay

Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes ...

The Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data

New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims.
Family Destinations Guide

The Quaint Small Town In Nevada Where You Can Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nestled between vast desert expanses and mountain silhouettes, Tonopah, Nevada stands as a testament to what America used to ...
Young and the Invested on MSN

Your Social Security cheat sheet: Quick steps to estimate your Social Security retirement checks

This article walks through determining how much Social Security you'll receive.
Washington Examiner

First round of January Social Security payments goes out in nine days

The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to recipients born between the 11th and 20th of a month, followed by a third round on Jan. 28 to those born after the 21st of a month. Social ...
The Patriot Ledger

Social Security payment dates for January 2026: When to expect benefits

The first Social Security payments of 2026 are set to go out in January, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of ...
The Florida Times-Union

When do Social Security payments go out in January? See schedule

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security retirement benefits for January will be paid on Wednesdays ...
AOL

4 Key Social Security Changes Taking Effect in 2026

Between tariffs, an affordability crisis, and basic fast-food meals crossing a $15 threshold, 2025 wasn’t exactly gentle on people’s wallets. As the year wraps up, 2026 is set to bring several big ...
Truthout

Social Security Changes Under Trump Led to Backlogs, Wait Times, and More Issues

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People

Woman Finds Out Husband Has Been Secretly Using Her Social Security, Transferring Money from Her Account

"I feel overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what steps to take next," the woman wrote on Reddit Nicki Cox joined the PEOPLE team in 2025 as a Staff Editor, Society and Culture. Her work previously ...
Yahoo

Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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