2025's Social Security COLA Won't Be Terrible News
Prediction: 2025's Social Security COLA Won't Be Terrible News After All
Social Security COLAs are tied directly to inflation. Therefore, when one goes down, it indicates that the other is down, too. In other words, a smaller 2025 COLA means inflation has been cooling. If that trend continues, seniors on Social Security could gain buying power in the form of lower prices in stores and in general.
Social Security COLA could go up 2.5% in 2025, latest estimate shows
The actual cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 for Social Security benefits will be announced in mid-October. Early estimates show an average boost.
Americans Have Concerns About Retirement Income From Social Security
New survery has revealed wide knowledge gaps among Americans regarding Social Security. Don't squander the opportunity to get the most out of your Social Security.
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
To qualify for spousal Social Security, you need to be married to someone who's entitled to receive either retirement or disability benefits. In general, you also need to be at least 62 years old to file. If you're caring for a child who is either disabled or under age 16, though, you can begin claiming at any age.
Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Should Be Prepared for Bad News and More Bad News
Millions of older adults rely heavily on Social Security, and every extra dollar counts. In 2024, Social Security recipients received a 3.2% adjustment. The average retired worker benefit lands at roughly $1,
Social Security update: Third round of September payments worth $4,873 go out in five days
The third round of September’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at 70, ...
Social Security Update: Lawmakers May Force Vote to Raise Benefits for Some
The Social Security Fairness Act was proposed to reverse the rules surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and ...
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You Risk Losing Your Social Security Benefits by Doing These Four Things
If you go to jail or prison, your Social Security benefits can be affected. If you're incarcerated for more than 30 days, the ...
‘He forced me to take Social Security at 62’: My husband inherited millions, but never gave me a penny. If I divorce him, would I get any of it?
We have five rental properties — two of them were inherited — and the rental money goes into a joint checking account.” ...
Social Security Update: Map Shows States Expected to Get Lowest Increases
Location can also play a role because certain states tend to have higher incomes and subsequently higher Social Security ...
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Social Security: What Will Happen to Your October Check if the Government Shuts Down?
With a potential government shutdown days away, will you get an October Social Security check? Here's what you need to know.
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U.S. House to vote on bill to end Social Security penalty on police, teachers, firefighters
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves has secured enough signatures to trigger a vote on bill that would end Social Security on ...
Nearly 30,000 Americans died waiting for Social Security benefit decision
It "remains imperative that we issue decisions faster at every level," Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley said.
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Social Security and SSDI Cheat Sheet: What You Need to Know About Social Security
Have Social Security and SSDI questions? This cheat sheet will give you the answers.