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 payments.
1 Clever Hack Could Boost Your Social Security Payment Up to 26.7%, Even if You've Already Claimed Benefits
Knowing all the rules to Social Security could help you boost your benefit. And one clever hack could increase your monthly check by up to 26.7%, even if you've already been collecting benefits for years.
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
I am 72 and delayed getting Social Security benefits until I was 70 to increase the benefits. I have remarried, and my new wife is 53. If she starts receiving reduced spousal benefits before reaching her full retirement age,
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 the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Forget Social Security Cuts. Medicare Cuts Could Be an Even Bigger Issue.
The trust fund that supports Medicare Part A, which covers hospital care, is expected to run out of money in 2036. If lawmakers don't manage to find a way to pump more money into Medicare, enrollees could see a substantial cut to their Part A benefits.
Social Security Rules That Can Drastically Increase Your Monthly Benefits
Before retirement, it pays to know your options for Social Security. There are certain rules that can make a big difference in how much you get in each check.
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.
Major future cuts to Social Security benefits
Social Security is a vital source of income for many retirees. According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of retirees say their monthly Social Security benefits are a major source of income. Another 28% said Social Security played at least a minor role in their budget.
Here’s What Your Social Security Benefit Could Be in 2030
Many retirees rely on Social Security benefits as an important part of their retirement income. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly 97% of older adults ages 60 to 89
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Social Security bill could raise benefits for some retirees in CT
In the midst of the ongoing debate over how to reform Social Security, Congress could take a rare step on the issue by ...
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 ...
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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.
Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Should Be Prepared for Bad News and More Bad News
Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be announcing the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025.
Research shows most people should take Social Security at 70: Why you may not want to wait
Waiting until age 70 will earn you the maximum possible Social Security payment based on your work history, but it's not ...
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 ...
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 ...