social security

I have been reading all the posts and it is interesting to read some of the posts. From reading news from the United States you would think Milei is a miracle worker with so many improvements but on this expat forum I hear people complaining all the time how expensive it has become. Are...

Help! I am trying to make an appointment with a counselor in the Social Security department at the USA Embassy in Buenos Aires. I didn't get my payment this month and need to get it sorted out immediately. Dealing with the USA Embassy by phone has been impossible. No one picks up the phone...

Social Security Updates 2025: 4 Key Changes You Need to Know...

I recently retired and I mistakenly assumed I didn't have to pay any state or federal taxes on my Social security benefits. I got the shock of my life when I found out I have to pay some taxes on it. I get my deceased husband's pension too. Do you all pay any taxes on your Social Security...

Just a bummer. I just got my official letter for my Social Security Cost of Living (COLA) adjustment for 2024 and it's a measly 3.2%. I was expecting higher! https://www.ssa.gov/cola/