In July 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on a Wisconsin woman whose family feared her representative payee might have misused her funds. Representative payees are responsible for aiding ...

The federal government shutdown has the tens of millions of Americans on Social Security concerned about whether they’ll ...

Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we ...

Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries: ...

The role comes with a lot of responsibility, meaning if you become a payee you should be extra careful to avoid mistakes that might cost you money. On its website, the SSA says it “thoroughly ...

During the holiday season, we surround ourselves with family and friends, some of whom may rely on us for a number of reasons. An aging parent might need help clearing snow. A sibling may require help ...

A 90-year-old woman could soon lose her Supplemental Security Income benefits due to a paperwork issue — and her only surviving relative is racing against time to resolve it. The woman, who lives in ...

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 ...

Millions of people get monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we’ll ...