Social Security January 2025: The Last Round of Payments Is Headed Out
The last round of payments for January are coming. If you're waiting on your check, here's when you can expect it.
Retirees Could See Their Social Security Slashed by $4,000 Per Year by 2035. Here's Why.
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security, but many are also concerned about its dependability going forward. 60% of current retirees say their benefits are a major source of
Some Social Security Recipients to Get Higher Benefits Under New Bill
Proposed legislation aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by eliminating the "marriage penalty."
Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Guaranteed. Here's How You Could Lose Them
Eligibility for SSI typically requires that you earn less than $1,971 per month from work. The limit is increased for couples, but if you exceed that limit, you may no longer be eligible for SSI. You should be notified of any benefit reduction or whether you become ineligible due to reaching the income limit.
(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 3 Pitfalls for Retirees to Avoid in 2025
How the government taxes Social Security. Before we dive into how to avoid taxes on Social Security, you'll need a basic understanding of how Social Security benefits get taxed in
2 Painful Social Security Changes to Brace for in 2025
Social Security. This is the amount of your annual income subject to Social Security payroll taxes if you're working. In that case, you're used to paying Social Security taxes on all your income, and 2025 won't be any different.
A Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers And Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projected To Shrink Further in 2026
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that ...
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
New Social Security benefit legislation may worsen insolvency. Broad reform remains elusive, experts say
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 following years of lobbying efforts. Why policy experts are ...
Donald Trump and Social Security: 10 Things You Need to Know
Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our ...
Musk, Ramaswamy ready to go to war with seniors. Trump won't save Social Security. | Letters
Letters: Musk, Ramaswamy will declare war on seniors. Developing good citizens is the key to our future. Democrats should ...
The US made major Social Security changes for 3 groups of older Americans — here’s how it could impact you in 2025 (and beyond)
Several changes to Social Security have gone into effect this year, impacting the nearly 68 million people who receive Social ...