This Week in Medicare & Social Security - Jan. 27-31, 2025
Trump's federal freeze, the Social Security Fairness Act and more. In case you missed it, here's what Retirement Daily published on Medicare and Social Security this week.
Two moves retirees may make now to boost their 2025 Social Security benefit checks
A 2.5% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the lowest increase to benefits since 2021. To increase those checks, ...
I'm 67 and plan to work for 5 more years. I was told to claim Social Security now. Should I?
I plan to keep working for another five years or so. I am turning 67 next month. It was suggested that I start collecting benefits now because the payroll taxes I currently pay will add to my benefit ...
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.
What We Know About the Federal Funding Freeze's Effects on Social Security and Medicare So Far
The White House has made it clear that Social Security and Medicare won't be affected by a proposed federal funding freeze. This freeze appeared to be off the table, after the initial OMB memo calling ...