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.
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."
3 Social Security Moves to Make in Early 2025
You may have a lot on your plate as you navigate your way through the start of 2025. But it pays to tackle these Social Security moves sooner rather than later so you're able to make savvy decisions that could have a positive impact on your retirement.
What the Social Security Fairness Act Means for You
Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.
(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.
Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Guaranteed. Here's How You Could Lose Them
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and the program is something millions more look forward to when they plan to retire. It's true that signing up for benefits can be a long, drawn out process,
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
The federal government hasn't changed how it taxes Social Security in over 30 years. The rules are often in conflict with other tax strategies to maximize income and minimize taxes in retirement. Knowing all the details can help you make smart decisions about whether to take the tax hit now or wait until later.
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.
Which states are going to collect taxes on Social Security benefits in 2025
Social Security benefits are a crucial part of retirement income, but taxes can take a bite out of your funds. Understanding federal and state tax implications can help you keep more of your hard-earned money.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A Big Social Security Change Just Signed by President Biden Comes With Bad News for Retirees
The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund pays retirement, spousal, and survivors benefits.
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 ...