Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
The average Social Security benefit is approaching $2,000 per month for the first time. You'd think that would provide a comfortable supplement to personal savings for typical retirees, but it's often not the case.
Social Security Is Increasing Payments to 3 Million People This Year—Find Out If You’re One of Them
Social Security checks are increasing for almost 3 million Americans. Here's how to find out if you'll benefit—and when.
I'm 64 years old and considering claiming Social Security before I retire - how will that impact my tax withholding?
Wall St. You can claim Social Security starting at age 62, but an early filing will reduce your monthly benefits. If you collect Social Security and work before reaching full retirement age, you’ll be subject to an earnings-test limit.
Social Security Not Enough to Make Ends Meet in 2025? 4 Other Retirement Income Sources to Consider
We're just days away from the first Social Security checks of 2025. The average retiree will get $49 more compared to last month, bringing the average benefit to $1,976 per monthly check. Some people may see even larger increases, and the wealthiest beneficiaries will take home a whopping $5,108 per month.
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks for more than 72.5 million Americans will see their lowest annual bump in four years. While the smaller COLA is due to the normalization of annual inflation rates, many beneficiaries are concerned.
Here’s When You Can Expect Your 2025 Social Security COLA
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The Social Security 2025 COLA Is Here, and There's Good and Bad News for Retirees
Many retirees look forward to Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which for 2025 is 2.5%. The COLA technically takes effect in December, with beneficiaries seeing updated payments in January.
Social Security COLA increase 2025: what retirees need to know
As inflation begins to cool, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 has been set at 2.5%. This increase, although modest compared to the previous years, is a crucial lifeline for retirees,
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax ...
Social Security update: First round of January payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in four days
Retirees who were born on the first through the 10th of the month they were born will receive the check for January on Jan. 8 ...
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Some Social Security checks came early in December. See quirky 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their first 2025 check ...
The Social Security Fairness Act: New law is a $200 billion boondoggle
For the past half-century, union officials representing these groups have been pressuring Congress to eliminate WEP because ...
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New law could boost Social Security checks for thousands of retired California teachers
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by President Joe Biden on Sunday, will increase retirement benefits for many ...
Social Security update: First round of January payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in five days
Retirees who were born on the first through the 10th of their respective birth months will receive the regular monthly check ...