How does social security work and is it taxable?
Social security benefits get talked about a lot in the U.S. but have you wondered how the benefits work and if they are taxable? Here’s a breakdown.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1974, and Here's What It Is Now
Social Security retirement benefits have long been a financial lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of November 2024, over 54.2 million Americans were receiving them, and many rely on them for a significant portion of their retirement income.
How Much Could Trump’s Social Security Pick Impact Your Benefits? What to Expect in 2025
President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?
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."
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out today
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 today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Don't Claim Social Security at 62 Unless You Understand This
Specifically, you lose 5/9 of 1% of your PIA per month for up to 36 months when claiming early, then 5/12 of 1% for every month thereafter. That means signing up for Social Security at 62 can reduce your checks by up to 30%.
SSI payments amount by state in 2025: What state offers the highest Social Security checks?
As we step into 2025, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments see adjustments based on the 2.5% cost-of-living increase (COLA). This increase raises the ma
When Are February 2025 Social Security Payments Coming?
Checks are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
Understanding Changes in Social Security Fairness Act
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I’m 62 With $2 Million. Should I Take Social Security or Wait?
Key Points from 24/7 Wall St. Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security, and it results in a reduced benefit for life. If you have nice savings, an early filing won't necessarily hurt your retirement finances.
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of ...
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
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How the Social Security Fairness Act could affect you
Sterling Wealth Management's Sharon Allen and Daly Andersson answer Jana Wiersema's questions about the impact of the new ...
I’m a Finance Expert: Here’s What Social Security Reform Should Look Like
President Joe Biden recently signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision rules. Biden touted the bill as a way ...
The Weaponization Of AI Is Going Mainstream
Scams are an age-old problem for society, but until now, scammers never had the ability to scale up their attacks with such ...
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The evolving landscape of data privacy: Key trends to shape 2025
Incoming laws, combined with broader developments on the threat landscape, will create further complexity and urgency for security and compliance teams ...
PowerSchool hack exposes 312,000 NC teachers’ Social Security numbers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 312,000 North Carolina teachers’ social security numbers were exposed in the PowerSchool ...
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Buffalo man receives probation for fraudulently obtaining over $80,000 in social welfare benefits
A Buffalo man has been sentenced to probation for fraudulently obtaining over $72,000 in Social Security benefits and over $9,000 in SNAP benefits.