Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in five days
The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees in five days. Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Jan.
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."
How Much Higher Will Your Social Security Benefits Be If You Wait an Extra Year?
You can claim Social Security benefits starting at the age of 62. However, the earlier you claim your benefits, the smaller your checks will be. Waiting longer to begin your benefits can have a huge payoff,
Social Security Update: Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in two days
Retirees will receive their Social Security checks depending on when their birthday falls and the checks are sent out in three waves.
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.
Social Security update for 2025: Increase in cost of living means higher benefits
Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2025 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. As you already know, that increase will be 2.5%.
(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 receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
Here’s why 2.5 million Americans can now get Social Security benefits: The Wake Up for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. For decades, millions of Americans paid into Social Security with their wages but couldn’t collect the benefits when they retired.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
For most people reading this (those born in 1960 or later), full retirement age for the purpose of Social Security benefits is 67 years old. So, how much does the average person get at age 67? The short answer is that the average 67-year-old retired worker gets $1,
Social Security Redetermination: Who is Eligible
The Social Security Redetermination process is a crucial mechanism to ensure that beneficiaries of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program receive fair and accurate benefits. This periodic review helps maintain the integrity of the system by verifying eligibility and adjusting payments based on current financial circumstances.
The Average Social Security Benefits For 62-Year-Olds May Surprise You
Those who claim their Social Security benefits at age 62 do so at a reduced rate, but many choose to do this anyway for a variety of reasons.
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 ...
1 Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Monthly Check Up to 26.7% in 2025, Even If You've Already Claimed Benefits
The age at which you decide to claim Social Security retirement benefits can have a huge impact on the size of your monthly ...
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Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
Claiming Social Security before your full retirement age can stunt your monthly payouts for the rest of your life. For people ...