3 Groups of People Who Could Get More Social Security in 2025 (and It's Not Because of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment)
Social Security checks saw a 2.5% boost this month thanks to the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For most retirees, this is the only benefit increase they can expect all year. Their checks won't go up again until the next COLA takes effect in January 2026.
Trump Wants to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits -- but Will That Cause Even More Problems?
Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retirees, a good number of whom have to get by on those monthly benefits alone due to a lack of savings. But many Social Security recipients are surprised to learn that those benefits can be subject to taxes at both the federal and state
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 it would moderate to 2.1% in 2026.
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.
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."
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.
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.
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
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,
Is it possible to claim Social Security payment if you live abroad?
For many Social Security beneficiaries residing outside the United States, receiving monthly payments is still possible. However, there are specific countries where these benefits are restricted.
5 Things You Need To Know About Social Security If You Plan To Retire in 2025
One thing you can expect from Social Security is that some kind of change will be implemented every year, and 2025 will be no exception. If you plan to retire in 2025 and file for Social
Billions in fishy Social Security payouts show why we need DOGE to stop fraud | Letters
In 1983, the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which reduced Social Security payments for ...
Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers & Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
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.
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(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 ...
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security’s WEP and GPO
The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, was another provision that can significantly reduce Social Security benefits. GPO also ...
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 ...