A System Under Siege: Social Security Cutbacks Threaten New Jersey's Most Vulnerable

A System Under Siege: Social Security Cutbacks Threaten New Jersey's Most Vulnerable

Across the Garden State, a quiet crisis is unfolding in plain sight. For 1.7 million New Jerseyans—retirees, disabled workers, widows, and families—the Social Security checks arriving each month represent more than just income; they are lifelines woven into the fabric of survival. Yet these lifelines are fraying under the weight of bureaucratic cutbacks, office closures,Continue reading "A System Under Siege: Social Security Cutbacks Threaten Ne…

Social Security benefit seizures could devastate vulnerable recipients

Involuntary collection actions against Social Security benefits could have devastating financial impacts on recipients who depend on these payments for their basic needs, according to consumer advocates. Many seniors and disabled Americans rely on their monthly Social Security checks to cover essential expenses like housing, food, and healthcare. For a significant number of these recipients, these federal benefits represent their primary or sole…