See the list of 41 Social Security offices where DOGE is cutting up to half of workers
DOGE-inspired cuts are hitting Social Security offices at a time when retirees are flooding them with calls and visits.
Allie Kelly
Economy Reporter
AARP sounds the alarm on Social Security's 'startling and sudden decline in customer service' — and warns of more to come
With more changes to come, AARP is worried Social Security's customer service could get even worse.
What 3 baby boomers think Elon Musk should do to improve Social Security
Three baby boomers told BI how DOGE and Elon Musk could improve customer service and funding for Social Security.
The Trump economy has Americans rethinking everything from babies to businesses
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Federal workers have mixed emotions on Musk's rumored DOGE exit: 'So much damage has already been done'
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I visited Social Security offices to see if there was any DOGE-fueled confusion
I visited 3 NYC Social Security offices and called the 1-800 number to see what it's like to seek customer service after Trump's cuts to the agency.
A millennial couple who used IVF explain how they navigated the $18,000 bill and skepticism from family
Barrett and Shiraine McLeod told BI about their experience with IVF, how they covered the cost, and tips on navigating insurance.
Seniors are flooding AARP with concerns about their Social Security retirement benefits
As Trump's budget cuts hit the Social Security Administration, older Americans are reaching out to AARP to ask about their retirement benefits.
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Social Security is telling its staff that customer service is about to get a lot worse
Some beneficiaries will now have to confirm their identities in-person to claim Social Security. SSA staff say it's bad news for low-income Americans.
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Danielle Howard, 32, tells BI how she saves money on groceries with a $200 monthly budget and trips to her local food bank.
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3 things to do now if recession jitters have you questioning your retirement plans
Recession fears have some worried, but financial advisors and economists said older Americans shouldn't make major changes to retirement accounts.
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Older Americans watching their retirement investments fluctuate under Trump: 'I hope he knows what he's doing.'
Business Insider spoke to nearly a dozen older Americans about how they view their retirement amid a wave of market and economic uncertainty.
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Is the US economy headed for a recession in 2025? Get insight from experts, learn about key indicators, and understand the impact on average people.
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have begun. Here are the top countries that supply America's metal imports.
Trump placed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Here are the top countries that supply metals to the US.
70 and job hunting: A boomer moved to Wyoming and still can't afford to live on her $2,000 in monthly Social Security
Shelley Janek, 70, says Social Security isn't enough, and she's looking for a job to pay for essentials.
America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.
Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.
Where America imports $100+ billion of food from a year
America depends on outside countries for food imports. Let's take a look at where America gets food from and how Trump's tariffs could affect that.