Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent survey published by Nationwide Retirement Institute suggests some of the changes will surprise many Americans.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? How does it affect my social security benefits?
For his last term in office former President Joe Biden sign a new social security measure to ehance benefits for millions of Americans.
9 States That Still Tax Social Security Benefits
Although millions of Americans do not have to pay taxes on their hard-earned Social Security checks, federal and state tax laws can effectively reduce the payments retirees receive. Nine states still tax Social Security benefits in 2025, but that number could continue to shrink, with Utah emerging as the latest state to consider ending its tax.
5 Ways To Budget for Retirement So You Can Invest Your Social Security Payouts
Social Security benefits play an important role in retirement income. But for retirees who may not need some or even all of their benefit, it still has value - especially if you plan to invest
3 Problems With Social Security You Need to Know About Before You Retire
A lot of people get excited to retire and start collecting Social Security. And why shouldn’t they be? After years of paying into the program via wages on taxes, it’s nice to get a piece of that pie.
How are Social Security benefits impacted when you retire before full retirement age?
Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.
A New Social Security Law That Will Boost Benefits for 3.2 Million Retirees Comes With an Unwelcome Surprise
Millions of Americans rejoiced after former President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that will boost Social Security benefits for approximately 3.2 million retirees and spouses. Social Security can be a touchy subject because it impacts tens of millions of Americans and also has many looming financial issues,
Millions of Americans Not Receiving Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits to rise, delays expected
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that Social Security benefits for thousands of Americans will increase by up to $1,190 monthly. However, recipients may face delays of up to a year for the new adjustments to be implemented.
How US immigrants working illegally help fund programs they can't access, like Social Security and Medicare
Immigrants are vital to US tax revenue amid a declining birth rate and rising number of retirees.
President Trump's Social Security Plan Could Cost the Program $1.5 Trillion in Lost Revenue. Are the Benefits Worth It?
President Donald Trump has only been in office a few days, but he hit the ground running. He's already made good on some of ...
Here's what's changing for Wisconsin Social Security recipients in 2025
The Social Security changes largely only affect the highest and lowest earners, meaning most average earners in Wisconsin ...
The Treasury's payment system is one of Elon Musk's targets. Here's what it does, from Social Security to tax refunds.
President Donald Trump said he gave Musk access to the payment systems, and while the Treasury said the access was limited, ...
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The Largest Social Security Check Baby Boomers Can Receive in 2025
Baby Boomers are currently between the ages of 61 and 79. Many people within this age group are already receiving Social ...
These are Social Security changes in 2025 for top and bottom earners across California
The wage cap, or the limit on taxable earnings, was $168,600 last year. In 2025, it will increase to $176,100. This means ...
Goodbye to social security payments? These are the people who will no longer be able to access their benefits in February
Social Security payments are generally exempt from garnishment, levy and such, but there are some exceptions. Here’s when ...