How to prepare for Social Security benefit taxes if you'll owe them in 2025
The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.
Social Security Is Increasing Payments to 3 Million People This Year—Find Out If You’re One of Them
Social Security checks are increasing for almost 3 million Americans. Here's how to find out if you'll benefit—and when.
Some Social Security checks came early in December. See quirky 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their first 2025 check on Dec. 31, 2024.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
3 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
Technically, you don't have to take Social Security when you retire. It's possible to leave your job at 62 and then wait until 70 to file for benefits. However, you'll need to rely on other sources of income during those years in between, which can take a hefty toll on your savings.
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
KEY TAKEAWAYS Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has pledged to protect retirement age and not cut Medicare or Social Security funding.He also proposed eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits.
The requirements to obtain the maximum Social Security benefit in 2025
Social Security benefits in the United States will see a significant increase due to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This change, driven by inflation, will impact the monthly payments received by beneficiaries,
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on t
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My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e. early), would that prevent her from being eligible for the spousal benefit to receive half of what I am currently drawing?
Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Was Disappointing. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
The first Social Security checks with 2025's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have gone out, with more coming in the ...
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social ...
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Here’s When You Can Expect Your 2025 Social Security COLA
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Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
The average Social Security benefit is approaching $2,000 per month for the first time. You'd think that would provide a ...
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks ...
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Social Security COLA 2025: Here's when retirees will start getting bigger checks
Since New Year's Day was a federal holiday, though, those checks went out on Dec. 31, 2024. The full calendar of Social Security payment dates is available online. In 2025 you must compile 40 ...
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New law could boost Social Security checks for thousands of retired California teachers
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by President Joe Biden on Sunday, will increase retirement benefits for many ...
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax ...