Social Security, the retirement age

Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under Biden’s new law.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 69
I won't keep you in suspense. The average 69-year-old retired worker gets $1,945.18 per month from their Social Security benefits. This is an overall average of the roughly 2.9 million people who collect Social Security retirement benefits who are 69 years old now.
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.
Social Security benefits are increasing for some. Here's what Arizonans need to know
Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.
Want the Max $5,108 Monthly Social Security Benefit in 2025? Here's the Salary You Need.
The average retired worker collects around $1,925 per month in Social Security benefits, according to the most recent data from the Social Security Administration. But it's possible to earn far more, with the maximum benefit capped at a whopping $5,108 per month in 2025.
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
With President Joe Biden signing a bill over the weekend to improve Social Security benefits for millions of public sector workers, many Americans may be wondering if they qualify for what the White House is calling the first expansion of such assistance in 20 years.
Biden Signs Law Adjusting Social Security
President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans -- in a rare public bill signing. Bloomberg's Suzanne Woolley discusses the bill and what the future of Social Security may look like under President-Elect Trump.
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check ...
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social ...
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 ...
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Here are five changes affecting Social Security recipients in 2025
Social Security recipients are getting a cost-of-living adjustment, starting this month, but that’s not the only change to ...
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.
3 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
Technically, you don't have to take Social Security when you retire. It's possible to leave your job at 62 and then wait ...
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KNOWLEDGE CENTER: Social Security changes in 2025 — what you need to know
The updates include a higher cost-of-living adjustment, revisions to the earnings test thresholds, and increases in maximum benefits.
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 ...