Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out today
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries today.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Social Security boost may not come for more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.
Another perk of being married in retirement is that both you and your spouse may each be eligible for a monthly Social Security benefit. That gives you access to even more income, and more financial flexibility.
Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments
More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,
Here’s a proposal to fix Social Security that we could enact today
Read: Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security gets you a lot more money. Here’s why so few people do it. The proposal reflects Primus’s extensive knowledge of both polic
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits he receives because he also has a pension.
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Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments.
The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025
As we look towards 2025, navigating the complexities of Social Security becomes increasingly essential for those nearing retirement. With roughly 10,000 Americans passing the threshold into retirement age each and every day,
New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social ...
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze's Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
Will the federal government freeze financial assistance or not? Who will be affected if it does? Those questions have been ...
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
Data from TSCL’s 2024 Senior Survey shows 62% of older Americans worry their retirement income won’t even cover essentials ...
Did Trump Freeze Social Security? Federal Funding Pause Explained
An internal memorandum sent on Monday by the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies to pause all grants and ...
The Social Security Administration’s new boss is an unmatched operator—and now the second biggest business figure in Trump-land
He's known as a Jamie Dimon protegé, a 9/11 hero, and an operational expert. Now Fiserv's Frank Bisignano can add government ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
Trump freezes federal aid: What it means for Social Security, Medicare, universities and more
President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review.
Social Security waited over 2 years to tell this Texas woman she owed $40,000 — gave her just 30 days to repay, stopped checks completely. Here’s what happened a…
Even with new rules, Social Security overpayments can leave you on the hook for big payments, reduced benefits and ...