How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.
Social Security Benefits Expanded Result: Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.
The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.
2025's Disappointing Social Security COLA Could Surprisingly Benefit Many Retirees
The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is one of the most important features of the government program. Without those annual raises, seniors would quickly find the purchasing power of their monthly annuity checks failing to meet their needs. That might feel like the case for some even with the COLA.
All Social Security retirees should do this by Nov. 20
Now, with the year winding down, all Social Security retirees should mark Nov. 20 as another date to remember. Here's why. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the COLA for 2025.
3 Reasons You Can't Bank On Social Security Alone for Your Retirement-and What to Do Instead
Social Security pays a monthly benefit to millions of retired seniors. And without that income, many would no likely be unable to cover their expenses in full. But while it's OK to include your anticipated Social Security benefits in the course of your retirement planning,
Social Security update: Second round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in seven days
The second round of November’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the second group of retirees in seven days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
Social Security: Why some recipients get 2 payments this month
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase for more than 72.5 million Americans by 2.5% in 2025, though some recipients could see an increase before January.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 69
The main reason why the average 69-year-old gets more than the overall average retired worker has to do with the proportion of beneficiaries who claimed Social Security early. First, the overall average includes millions of people who have not yet reached full retirement age -- meaning that there are a disproportionate number of beneficiaries who have reduced benefits for early retirement age compared to just 69-year-olds.
Social Security: 3 Ways to Get More Benefits in 2025
You should also know that it's not just earnings from a salaried job that could set you up for more Social Security. Side hustle income counts, too. So even if your salary stays t
Texas one of two dozen states not to take Social Security in 2025. But there will be changes
The future of social security programs in the United States has been up for debate since the presidential election. Many American retirees wonder how their benefits will be affected following Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate taxes on Social Security income during his presidential campaign.
Social Security recipients get a raise soon. Scammers are on notice.
The Social Security Administration announced last month that it’s implementing Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the ...
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 18 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 18 days. The ...
Social Security Update: Republicans Reverse Course on Expansion Bill
If passed, it would mean those impacted by the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO) could ...
Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger
Trump promised to cut Social Security taxes. Experts say the plan could slash benefits for low-income retirees and younger ...
Earning Less Than $176,100 Per Year? This Social Security Change Coming in 2025 Could Affect You.
A new year brings fresh changes to Social Security. One of the most prominent changes is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...
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Social Security Benefits Get a COLA in 2025, but It Comes With Bad News for Retirees
That means the average retired worker will receive an extra $49 per month, or $588 for the full year, according to the ...
Social Security update: First round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in three days
The first round of November Social Security payments will go out to the first group of retirees in three days.
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Ozark business owner sentenced for social security fraud, leaving father to eat cat food
A current Ozark resident and business owner has been sentenced for social security fraud and forgery in federal court on ...