If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if Jordan ended up getting overpaid benefits, even if the money went to her ...

Facing an overpayment in SSDI or SSI? Here are three practical solutions to handle repayment, avoid hardship, and keep control of your benefits.

When you are told you overpaid Social Security benefits, you have an obligation to pay back the money. This can be really frustrating, especially if you didn't recall receiving any money in the first ...

Social Security may sometimes overpay recipients due to various factors. The Social Security Administration has set the new repayment rate to 50% of benefits, up from the 10% rate set by President ...

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley testified before U.S. Senate that overpayments shouldn't be a beneficiary ...

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 ...

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 ...

Paper checks are considerably costlier than electronic fund transfers (EFTs). Whereas a paper check costs the U.S. government ...