Social Security January 2025: The Next Round of Checks Are Headed Out
We're nearly half way into January and another set of Social Security checks will soon be headed out to beneficiaries. The 2025 COLA increase is officially in place and recipients should see a 2.5% increase to their monthly payments.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1994, and Here's What It Is Now
Note, too, that there are multiple ways to increase your Social Security benefits, such as delaying claiming them. Another smart move is setting up a my Social Security account at the Social Security Administration (SSA) website,
Social Security benefits are increasing for some. Here's what Arizonans need to know
Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
The second round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the second group of retirees on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Social Security Recipients Need a Benefit Statement for Tax Season: Here's Where to Find It
Tax season is almost here. If you receive Social Security benefits, you'll need your benefit statement to find out if you need to file taxes this year.
Social Security 2025: Are you eligible for spousal benefits? What to know
Social Security benefits are typically based on a person’s 35 highest-earning years of work, but if your spouse earned significantly more or your history is limited you could benefit more from spousal benefits.
Social Security Update: 72 Million Americans to Get Benefits Boost
An estimated 72.5 million Social Security recipients will benefit from a 2.5 percent increase in their payments this year thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Inflation, which has been above Federal Reserve targets for several years now,
Social Security 2025: Changes coming in January
As 2025 unfolds, understanding the latest Social Security updates is crucial for everyone, not just retirees. From increased benefits to new earning limits, these changes could significantly impact your financial planning.
President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Strategy Is Facing a No-Win Scenario
Social Security is potentially eight years away from sweeping benefit cuts. In January 1940, the first retired-worker benefit ...
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the ...
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The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits based on your work record or the work ...
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but ...
New Social Security Law May Face Problems Under Trump—Economist
The Social Security Fairness Act was passed this month, effectively getting rid of the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social ...
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax ...