Social Security, Dead People

Social Security's Insolvency Is Driven by Benefits for the Living, Not Fraud by the Dead
Elon Musk claims that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered "the biggest fraud in history" within the Social Security
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Are Dead People Getting Social Security Benefits?
Elon Musk appeared at an Oval Office event to discuss the findings of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Among other claims, Musk said that a cursory examination of Social Security” revealed that people who are clearly dead may be receiving social security benefits.
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits.”
What If Taxes on Social Security Benefits Were Eliminated?
KEY TAKEAWAYS A bill to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, an idea which President Donald Trump has supported, was recently reintroduced to the House.Currently, about 40% of Social Security beneficiaries,
Claims of dead beneficiaries in Social Security prompt official rebuttal
The Social Security Administration addressed claims that deceased individuals receive benefits, with Acting Commissioner Dudek emphasizing accurate record-keeping and security.
Social Security knew millions in system were dead, but are not receiving benefits
Social Security data reveals that more than 20 million people over the age of 100 are still listed in its system.
AP: Tens of millions of dead people aren’t collecting Social Security
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.
Stories with my valentine: Funny tales of love from the last 50 years
After 28 years of writing these weekly Social Security articles, I hope you’ll indulge me around this Valentine’s Day as I ...
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Social Security & You: Stories With My Valentine
I don't think there will be anything about Social Security in today's column. But after 28 years of writing these weekly ...
Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent ...
Musk says DOGE found Social Security fraud. O’Malley disputes claims.
Viral social media posts from Department of Government Efficiency leader Elon Musk, claimed the Social Security Administration was committing “the biggest fraud in history” because millions of ...