Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.
How And Why I Delayed My Social Security Until Age 70
We carefully adjusted our living expenses so that we could be satisfied with less income compared to our working years. It also helped that we had some control over the hours we worked and that our work involved helping people. Both of these conditions helped us enjoy our semi-retirement more.
2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Everyone Needs to Know by the Time They Reach 62
When you claim Social Security has a big impact on how much you'll receive each month. If you claim early, you might end up regretting the reduction to your benefit. These two rules can help in cases where you wish you had delayed Social Security a bit longer.
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Social Security retirement benefits are usually straightforward. You work for years. You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. You receive the benefits. Easy-peasy, right? However,
You Can Apply For Social Security Early, But There's One Catch You Should Know
Applying early for your Social Security benefits is doable, but the financial hit you're likely to take may make it less worth it.
3 Reasons It's Dangerous to Retire on Social Security Alone
Although millions of older Americans rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement, an estimated 40% depend solely on those monthly benefits, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security.
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Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify For Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back ...
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
Those who applied for Social Security and were denied due to government pension offset rule or windfall elimination provision ...
2 Social Security Changes That Could Hurt You Financially in 2025
Social Security's earnings test limits also rose in 2025. This year, seniors who work and collect benefits will be able to ...
Social Security: What Changes Could Happen Under Trump?
Trump has pledged to end taxes on Social Security income, which could change payments for millions of Americans.
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 ...
Will President Trump's Moves in His First Week Back in Office Impact Social Security?
The 45th President of the United States is now the 47th. And he hit the ground running. President Donald Trump issued a ...
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.
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Social Security February 2025: Here's When Your Check Is Coming
We're heading into February and that means a new round of payments for Social Security beneficiaries. Here's when you'll get ...
Social Security Is Set to Run Out of Money in 2034. Here's Why That's Probably Too Optimistic.
Social Security has two other funding sources: benefit taxes on some seniors and interest income earned on money in the ...