Social Security update: February direct payment worth $943 goes out in 23 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 23 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are sent to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
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.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? Biden signs bill to boost payments for some
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.
Social Security Fairness Act Explained: What Changes Does It Bring?
President Joe Biden signed off on the biggest changes to the Social Security Act in decades on Sunday, which will benefit millions of public sector retirees.
‘Tens of thousands’ in Maryland to see higher Social Security payments
In one of his final acts in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden signed a new law Sunday to increase the amount of Social Security payments for about 2.8 million Americans, including those in Maryland.
About 400,000 Californians due bigger Social Security payments under new federal law
About 400,000 California Social Security recipients should be eligible for new Social Security benefits — retroactive to December 2023 — under legislation signed into law this week by President Joe Biden.
Social Security Update: Recipients to Get $4,320 in Backdated Payments
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, and a year of backdated payments await nearly 3 million Americans.
Millions to get higher Social Security payments under new law
Americans may be eligible for higher Social Security checks after a new law revokes rules that reduced benefits for public employees with state pensions.
Are Social Security Offices Open Today? List of Closures by State
On January 9, all Social Security offices and federal agencies will be closed in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter.
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 ...
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 ...
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
Biden estimated the bill should lead to an average monthly increase of $360 for certain public employees and their spouses ...
Ask the Hammer: Is Social Security Income Tax-Free?
In a recent episode of "Ask the Hammer," financial expert Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham addressed a common concern among Social Security recipients: the potential need for tax withholding on their ...
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump signaled support for ending the decades-long practice of taxing Social ...
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out ...
Retirement income sources to consider when Social Security isn't enough to make ends meet
You'll have the best chance of staying comfortable in retirement if you have other sources of income to supplement your Social Security benefits.
Will Social Security Checks Be Delayed Because of Palisades Wildfire?
Those living in the wildfire zone include millions of seniors, many of which rely on Social Security payments each month.