Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees at Ages 62, 66, and 70
A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in November 2022 found that 90% of workers ages 45 to 62 would maximize their Social Security by claiming benefits at age 70. Yet, less than 10% of newly awarded retirees actually waited that long in 2023, and the percentage is similar in prior years.
The average Social Security benefit for people at age 65, 75 and more
Social Security has a big birthday coming up next year -- it's turning 90! It's kept many millions of people out of poverty for decades and was recently supporting more than 71 million people with around $1.5 trillion in benefits for the year.
Millions of people in MS to see more Social Security benefits in 2025. Here's how much
Nearly half a million retirees and thousands of others in Mississippi are set to see increases to their Social Security benefits in the new year.
9 States That Will Tax Your Social Security Benefits in 2025 – What You Need to Know
Despite a growing trend of states reducing or eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, there are still several states where you can expect to pay taxes on your Social Security in 2025. While this might seem like an outdated policy,
Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence
Here’s a rundown of four shifts to Social Security benefits you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to ...
Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'
Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector ...
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Are you eligible for spousal Social Security benefits? 4 things to know.
Many people view Social Security as a plan that forces individuals to save for their retirement. That view is mostly ...
Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount ...
Surviving on $1,800 a month in Social Security, she died looking for a place to live
The life and death of Joanne Erickson highlight the struggles of many seniors with little to no savings amid an unforgiving ...
Social Security checks increasing for COLA adjustment
The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change the amount of money people will receive in their Social ...
Social Security update: First round of January payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in 12 days
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their first round of January retirement checks, worth up to $4,873 per ...