Social Security update: First round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in eight days
The first round of November Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in eight days.
Social Security November 2024 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
No Social Security Payment Is Going Out This Week. Here's Why
Social Security recipients are not scheduled to receive payments this week. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues benefits to retired Americans, individuals with disabilities and surviving family members of deceased workers.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 66
The age at which you file for Social Security will directly affect the size of your checks. Delaying benefits up to age 70 will increase your monthly payments. Filing at 66 can be a smart compromise between claiming early and delaying.
Beware of This “Tax Torpedo” That Comes Along with Social Security
Insights The Social Security "Tax Torpedo" can be a huge surprise for many people. The good news is that you can find loopholes around this surprise.  Millions rely on social security to enjoy a better life during retirement.
5 Ways the 2024 Election Could Reshape Social Security
Both candidates offer slightly different paths forward, with projections showing a potential shortfall for social security. Learn more here.
I Used to Think 62 Was a Terrible Age to Claim Social Security. Here's Why I Was Wrong.
Why I'm now on board with an earlier filing. A big reason I used to think filing for Social Security at 62 was disastrous is that many Americans lack retirement savings in a very
Social Security 2025: Best Benefits for 62, 66 and 70 Year of Age
Many Americans rely on Social Security as part of their retirement income, and several updates in 2025 will affect most retirees’ monthly benefits. It’s important to stay on top of these updates so that you know what to expect next year.
Will Retirees on Social Security Do Better Financially in 2025 Once Their 2.5% COLA Takes Effect? Here's What History Says
Of course, we do need to consider the big picture. The reason 2025's Social Security COLA is only 2.5% is that inflation has ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance November 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check
Social Security Disability Insurance checks for November 2024 will soon be on their way. Here's when you can expect your ...
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 in 24 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, goes out to millions of beneficiaries in 24 days. Eligible ...
Here’s Why You’ll Get Two (or More!) Social Security Checks in November
Yes, you read that right—but there is a catch. We have all the details about the "extra" Social Security checks that you ...
Here's What Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Means for Your Benefit
Workers with disabilities and survivor beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% increase to their monthly checks, as well. For the ...
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Is your Social Security number at risk? Signs someone might be stealing it
With most of your life attached to these nine numbers, your Social Security number (SSN) is incredibly important to keep safe. That’s why it is crucial to pay attention to signs that your SSN may ...
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Voters want to know: What’s going on with Social Security?
Swing-state voters have a message for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: Level with us. It seems that sizable majorities want our next president, and whoever controls Congress, to do whatever it takes to ...
Social Security Benefits Get a 2.5% COLA in 2025. Will 2026's COLA Be Higher or Lower?
But in 2025, Social Security benefits will be rising by only 2.5% due to cooling inflation. And while that's not a terrible ...
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Next President's Social Security Dilemma
While both major-party nominees, Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, have campaigned on multiple fronts to win the votes of the American electorate, ...
5 big Social Security changes for 2025 — how many will impact you personally?
In 2025, the earnings test exemption is $23,400, up from $22,320 in 2024. This means beneficiaries can earn up to $23,400 ...
I’m divorced, 69, and my Social Security is $690 a month. I have $10,000 in legal bills. Should I borrow from my IRA?
I am retired, and receive $690 in Social Security a month. My ex and I filed separate taxes. Last week, my divorce was ...