Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far.
Woman's Social Security Payment Drops to $14 Because of Overpayment
Jessica Melton was overpaid $12,000 by the SSA and has been struggling to make the payments back ever since she found out.
Here's the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2025, and Exactly How to Get It
With the 2025 Social Security COLA now in effect, the maximum possible benefit for retirees has increased. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what the maximum benefit is, and the three things you would need to do in order to get it.
How to Withdraw From Social Security Benefits and Why You'd Want To
If you're eligible to suspend your benefits, you aren't required to pay anything back, as benefits are just on pause instead of canceled completely. Another benefit is you don't have to submit a form to suspend your benefits -- you can just call the SSA and they can take care of the rest for you.
Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month. If benefits are claimed at the earliest possible age of 62, that maximum payment drops to $2,831.
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
I’m 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I’m still working. Is that allowed?
Dear Help Me Retire, I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits. I am still working full time. I was told that I cannot receiv
Don't Claim Social Security at 62 Unless You Understand This
You can claim Social Security benefits at 62, but you won't qualify for your full benefit yet. Full retirement age for those turning 62 this year is 67. Though claiming early reduces your benefit, delaying your claim increases it.
First round of February Social Security payments go out in 20 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 20 days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
I’m 62 With $2 Million. Should I Take Social Security or Wait?
Key Points from 24/7 Wall St. Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security, and it results in a reduced benefit for life. If you have nice savings, an early filing won't necessarily hurt your retirement finances.
How Much Could Trump’s Social Security Pick Impact Your Benefits? What to Expect in 2025
President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for ...
2.8 Million Americans Are Owed Back Social Security Benefits. Will You Get Yours Anytime Soon?
It has nothing to do with Social Security's funding crisis. Instead, the Social Security Fairness Act will increase benefits ...
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Ryan says temporary closure of Poughkeepsie Social Security office will cause hardship
The city’s Social Security Administration Office is temporarily closing due to renovations and causing significant ...
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
This Common Social Security Myth Leaves Too Many Retirees Struggling to Get By
Roughly 1 in 4 retirees have no savings, according to a recent Clever survey. There are several reasons for this, including ...
PowerSchool hack exposes 312,000 NC teachers’ Social Security numbers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - About 312,000 North Carolina teachers’ social security numbers were exposed in the PowerSchool ...
Don’t Fall for the Suspended Social Security Number Scam
The suspended Social Security number scam usually begins with a phone call or robocall. Criminals will often spoof the Social ...
Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) applied to Social Security payments in any given year is based on CPI-W inflation from ...