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Social Security Update: Lawmakers May Force Vote to Raise Benefits for Some
The Social Security Fairness Act was proposed to reverse the rules surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Say Goodbye to Your Historic Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025
For a majority of Americans, Social Security income is an absolute necessity during retirement. In each of the last 23 years, national pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees to gauge how reliant they are on their Social Security check.
6 Things Social Security Deducts From Your Benefits
Although the amount of your Social Security benefit is readily available on the ssa.gov website or from other sources, that number is not necessarily the amount that will actually be deposited in
Do Retired Presidents Receive Social Security?
“Retired U.S. presidents do receive Social Security benefits just like any other American who’s paid into the system during their working years,” said Cliff Ambrose, founder and wealth manager at Apex Wealth in Danvers, Massachusetts, in an email.
Social Security COLA 2025: Retirees Should Be Prepared for Bad News and More Bad News
In 2024, Social Security recipients received a 3.2% adjustment. The average retired worker benefit lands at roughly $1,900 per month, so that amounts to a raise of just over $60 per month. Unfortunately, retirees can expect some not-so-good news about the short- and long-term future of Social Security.
Social Security 2025 COLA Predictions: Here's How Much More Money You Could Get
While the official COLA will be announced next month, experts following inflation trends month to month can make fairly accurate predictions for what the adjustment will look like
Social Security latest COLA update: How much more will beneficiaries receive next year?
With only a month left before the official numbers are released, Social Security recipients are on pace to receive the smallest cost-of-living increase in three years. The latest forecast from the nonpartisan The Senior Citizens League shows next year’s COLA will be 2.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67
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Social Security Will Undergo 3 Changes In 2025. How Will It Affect Retirees?
As more U.S. retirees wonder if they'll have enough funds to last their retirement years, any change to Social Security can prove a significant one.
How much will Social Security benefits increase in 2025? See COLA predictions and calculators
The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Almost Official. Here's How Much Retirement Benefits Could Increase Next Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just released the second of three data points that will determine how much more retirees will receive in Social Security retirement benefits next year. The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment,
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What Happens to Your Social Security Check if the Government Shuts Down in October?
With the federal government set to run out of money at the end of the month, will you get an October Social Security check?
Signing Up for Social Security in 2025? You Need to Know These 3 Things.
While most people understand the basics of benefits, there are plenty of finicky rules that could result in delayed checks or ...
Social Security COLA 2025: 7 Reasons Why Rising Medicare Premiums Could Wipe Out Your Raise Next Year
Social Security COLA is estimated to be around 2.5%. For many retirees, rising costs of Medicare premiums could offset much ...
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Thousands of former Louisiana public workers could gain from U.S. House vote on Social Security
HR 82 would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision, called WEP, and the Government Pension Offset, or GPO, sections of ...
2025 Social Security COLA estimate dips with inflation but more seniors face poverty
COLA estimate fell with inflation, but seniors are struggling. More seniors fell into poverty again last year, data show.
How to Find the Best Social Security Lawyer
A good lawyer may make the difference between qualifying for disability benefits and being left out in the cold.