Social Security, COLA
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
I am 72 and delayed getting Social Security benefits until I was 70 to increase the benefits. I have remarried, and my new wife is 53. If she starts receiving reduced spousal benefits before reaching her full retirement age,
Social Security Matters: Widow's benefit vs. benefit from ex-spouse
In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when he passed around 7 years ago. FYI, my
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).
Simple and easy … usually: When and how to file for Social Security benefits
The best time to start your Social Security benefits is simply a decision only you can make after considering such things as your health and your
When and How to File For Social Security Benefits – Social Security and You
There is probably nothing I am asked more often than some version of this question: "When should I file for my Social Security?" But as I've said repeatedly
States with no tax on Social Security: Find it out here!
The following states exempt Social Security benefits from taxes: Each state that taxes Social Security benefits has its own rates, rules about what benefits are taxed, and minimum income levels. What to do if Your Social Security Number Was Stolen?
Social Security's COLA Is Great, but It Could Be Greater
The average COLA over the past two decades or so has been about 2.6%. Reasons to be happy about the 2025 Social Security COLA
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.
Don’t Believe These Social Security Myths
Social Security is a financial right that protects Americans throughout their lives. According to The United States Social Security Administration (SSA), ”We administer retirement, disability, survivor,
Social Security benefits set to increase in 2025, but not by much
As we approach the new year, many Social Security recipients are bracing for changes in their benefits. According to a recent report by CBS
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.
Hamilton County Reporter13h
Spousal Social Security – even if you’re divorced
If you were married for at least 10 consecutive years and you are not currently married, you can possibly draw a higher ...
Calaveras Enterprise2d
About Widow’s Benefits vs. Benefits from my Ex-spouse
In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when he passed around 7 years ago. FYI, my ex-husband is still working and will ...
Arizona Daily Star10h
Social Security & You: What to do when a spouse or relative dies
Sometimes I’ll include something in a column about a broader topic that I think is just a small, almost insignificant piece of the puzzle. But then that nugget ends up ...
Think Advisor5d
Social Security Claiming: The Case Where Timing Doesn’t Matter Much
Projected lifetime benefits can have relatively small differences even when a surviving spouse delays until age 70.
Hollywood Gazette10d
Social Security Statistics 2024 – By Revenue, Demographics, Benefits, States, Covered Population
Social Security accounts for 8% of the United States’ GDP. Approximately 25.2% of adults in the US receive monthly Social Security payments. The maximum monthly benefit as of 2022 is USD 4,194. The ...