How families, and not just retirees, depend on Social Security
Social Security is helping more than just older adults as more children start to live with their grandparents.
Social Security Bill Could See End to 'Double Tax' on Recipients
A bill brought to the House of Representatives by Republican lawmakers would amend the tax code to remove taxes on Social Security benefits.
Social Security Update: Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
A new round of Social Security payments will be made this week. Why It Matters. Social Security benefits are paid to more than 70 million Americans on a monthly basis, and help fo
41 States That Won’t Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security plays a big role in many Americans' retirement security. In fact, 40% of Americans ages 65 and older rely on Social Security for at least half their income, according to the AARP.
Social Security Taxes to Change Under New Bill: Here's Who's Impacted
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the estimated average monthly Social Security retirement benefit for January 2025 is $1,976. For many retirees, these Social Security payments are a primary source of income.
The Social Security Test You Should Expect If You're Under Retirement Age
If you decide to begin taking Social Security benefits for you reach the Full Retirement Age, you will likely be subject to this test.
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...
Has Congress stolen trillions from Social Security? The answer is clear as day
The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really ...
Maximizing Social Security for Widows
Learn how surviving spouses can use Social Security's restricted application to maximize benefits and secure financial ...
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
Importantly, Trump is not the only politician to float that idea, nor is support limited to one political party. For instance ...
Social Security funding crisis looms as baby boomers retire
Social Security gets the bulk of its funding from payroll taxes. And while that revenue stream is set to continue, in the ...
Donald Trump's Social Security Warning Sparks Confusion
President Donald Trump was criticized on Friday after claiming illegal migrants are accessing U.S. Social Security benefits ...
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Social Security Check Missing? Here's What to Do
If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it.
1 Social Security move every single worker should make in 2025
Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...
The Savings Game: Answering questions about the Social Security Fairness Act
Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is on Pace to Make History... and Still Disappoint
Retired-worker benefits can hit a psychologically important level next year, but seniors are still likely to get the short ...