The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and, instead, will require that they do so online or in person at a local office to complete the application process.
When it comes to aging, South Dakotans are concerned about their Social Security benefits, as well as having enough income or savings to retire and being able to afford groceries or other household necessities.
Scammers are always at work, trying to get your personal information or your money. And with the holidays upon us, there is a wide array of holiday sales scams or other tricks by con artists out there.
AARP released a report this week showing an estimated 6,267 South Dakotans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025.