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 ...

We write stories that make you richer. Take a second right now: Follow us and get tips that will change your life. A Butler, Pennsylvania, grandmother recently received the kind of letter that keeps ...

Earlier this year, the Social Security overpayment recovery rate rose to 50%. You can request a lower rate if 50% is too much for you. You can also request that the Social Security Administration ...

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 ...