Social Security update: March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 26 days
Supplemental Security Income checks for March, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens,
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.
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 Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 10 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 10 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments,
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
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).
Cost of Living Just Triggered a Social Security Raise—See Your New February 12 Payout
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to issue higher benefit checks this February, thanks to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits will see a 2.
The Highest Social Security Benefit In 2025 Is Three Times The Norm
There are options for those claiming Social Security to increase the benefits they receive each month based on factors like disabilities.
Social Security checks: Which retirees get a raise?
In 2025, beneficiaries will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments, reflecting the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This article delves into the details of these changes and their implications for retirees.
February Social Security Payment Schedule Released: Exact Dates & How Much You’ll Get
The month of February marks an important financial moment for millions of retirees in the United States, as it is when they receive their Social Security benefits. For some, this will be their first retirement check,
Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62, 65, or 70? A Comprehensive Study Provides a Very Clear Answer.
One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...
Trump’s federal worker buyout could impact Social Security benefits for millions, senator says
On Tuesday, the Trump administration sent a memo to millions of federal workers offering a “deferred resignation,” which ...
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at ...
USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk’s team from taking classified information
A former official says members of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency — known as DOGE — eventually did gain access ...
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3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Social Security -- but Should
Social Security is a critical income source for millions of older Americans today. But whether you’re close to retirement age ...
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 ...
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 hell-raiser to his résumé.
3 Consequences of Claiming Social Security at 62 You Might Not Know About
When you apply for Social Security right away, you guarantee yourself the greatest number of checks. When you claim Social ...