Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in three days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in three days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Friday, Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments. Under
Florida Sees Drop in Supplemental Social Security Payments for Kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of recipients.
Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.
Another perk of being married in retirement is that both you and your spouse may each be eligible for a monthly Social Security benefit. That gives you access to even more income, and more financial flexibility.
Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments
More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,
Here’s a proposal to fix Social Security that we could enact today
Read: Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security gets you a lot more money. Here’s why so few people do it. The proposal reflects Primus’s extensive knowledge of both polic
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the reduction in Social Security benefits he receives because he also has a pension.
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The Ultimate Social Security Playbook for 2025
As we look towards 2025, navigating the complexities of Social Security becomes increasingly essential for those nearing retirement. With roughly 10,000 Americans passing the threshold into retirement age each and every day,
Social Security early COLA predictions are in: Will it help or hurt beneficiaries?
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Dave Ramsey bluntly warns Americans on Social Security, poverty
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6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025
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Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act may increase your retirement benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination ...
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
A freeze warning rocked the U.S. this week. And it had nothing to do with the weather. On Monday, the Trump administration ...
Will Social Security, Medicare payments be delayed? What we know about Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Federal assistance freeze won’t halt Social Security or Medicare payments
Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of ...
Trump freezes federal aid: What it means for Social Security, Medicare, universities and more
President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review.
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...