New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
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 adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.
Maximizing Social Security Survivors Benefits
This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.
How is your age related to the benefits you will receive from Social Security?
In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living adjustments to shifts in retirement age, understanding these updates is crucial for planning your financial future.
Social Security benefits to increase in 2025
Social Security will see several changes in 2025 that will impact the nearly 73 million Americans who rely on the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to help beneficiaries cope with rising prices.
Social Security COLA prediction: Bad news for retirees in 2026?
The nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League predicts the 2026 COLA will be 2.1%, based on data from the Bureau ...
3 Positive Social Security Changes That Arrived in 2025
Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year so that they have a chance to keep up ...
What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...
Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.
If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as ...
Understanding Your Retirement Options: Savings and Social Security
Learn about the key types of employer-sponsored retirement plans, tax-advantaged IRAs and Social Security benefits.
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...
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 ...
Social Security payment this week: Up to $967 to be sent out
The maximum monthly SSI benefit for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, compared to $943 and $1,415, ...
Suze Orman warns U.S. workers on Social Security, 401(k) change
Related: Suze Orman warns Social Security recipients of a looming threat. Substantial contributions to employer-matching ...