There's Good News and Bad News About 2025's Social Security COLA
But the truth is that your monthly benefit is never truly locked in, because each year, Social Security recipients are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
When Are December 2024 Social Security Payments Coming?
Anyone born between the 21st and 31st of any month will have their benefits paid on December 27. January payments for SSI and Social Security for those who have been claiming since before July 1997 will be made on December 29 as January 1 is a holiday.
The 3 Biggest Changes Made to Social Security in 2024 and How They Affect Your Paycheck
Various news stories about Social Security have made headlines throughout the year, ranging from questions concerning its solvency to arguments over how the program should be funded. Particulars
Let's Get Real About Social Security and Immigration
Social Security's immigration problem has been worsening for the last quarter of a century. For a majority of retirees, Social Security represents more than just a monthly check. This vital program provides a financial foundation without which an overwhelming percentage of aged beneficiaries would struggle.
How Social Security Bill Could Change 2025 Benefits
More From Newsweek Vault: Latest Social Security News: 2025 COLA Announcement and Upcoming Changes to Your Benefits If it becomes law, the Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
6 Signs Your Social Security Check Will Be Enough To Live On
The question of when to claim Social Security often becomes whether or not the payments will be enough for you in retirement. Even with cost-of-living adjustments to deal with inflation, many
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If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security in 2025, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
The Social Security Administration can tell you now what you will collect later. Just as retiring before your full ...
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 5 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries on Friday. The ...
Medicare premiums rise for 2025, nicking retirees' Social Security checks
Seniors awaiting bigger Social Security checks next year may be shocked to discover higher Medicare premiums will eat up a ...
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisers say.
Gen Xers say they are worried they may not receive their benefits at retirement age if Social Security funds are depleted.
Senate has 6 weeks to vote to lift Social Security for public workers. Will it?
Public sector workers are anxiously waiting to see if the Senate will vote to finally eliminate provisions that cut their ...
No, the president cannot change Social Security
VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take ...
Unhappy With Your Higher 2025 Social Security Tax Bill? Here's the Silver Lining.
Having to pay Social Security taxes on an extra $7,500 of earnings means you're looking at paying up to $930 more in 2025.
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Gillibrand calls on Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act
The bipartisan bill would increase Social Security benefits for 2.5 million Americans, including first responders.
The myths that hide why Social Security is unsustainable
To test your understanding of Social Security, here is a short quiz: 1. How much money is in the Social Security trust fund?