First round of January Social Security payments goes out today
The first round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out to the first group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the Social Security Fairness Act addresses that.
Social Security's retirement age increases today. Here's what to know
In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher Payments Start?
For decades, Americans have seen lower Social Security checks if they fall into the circumstances under the WEP and GPO.
First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 1 day
January's Social Security payments are worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70.
National debt to increase $196 billion after Social Security Fairness Act signed
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which increases payouts to retired public sector workers and raise the national debt by at least $196 billion. The act rescinds the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset,
Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by Biden, enhancing retirement benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Will the Social Security Fairness Act Bankrupt SSA Trust Funds?
President Joe Biden stated the measure will raise Social Security benefits by an average of $360 monthly for 2.8 million recipients.
Millions will get higher Social Security benefits after Biden signs ‘fairness’ bill
"Americans who have worked hard all their lives to earn an honest living should be able to retire with economic security and dignity," Biden said.
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase to their Social Security benefits.
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
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3 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
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Planning Your Retirement? New Changes To Social Security In 2025 Could Affect You
The full retirement age (FRA), the age at which retirees can claim their Social Security benefits, has been gradually ...
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Here are five changes affecting Social Security recipients in 2025
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Want the Max $5,108 Monthly Social Security Benefit in 2025? Here's the Salary You Need.
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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 ...