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TheStreet.com on MSN · 6h

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").

The Motley Fool on MSN · 1d

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.

2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,

Social Security payment schedule for Feb. 2025

Washington Examiner on MSN · 14h

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 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

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 for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.

AL.com on MSN · 1d

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, respectively, in 2024. The increase resulted from a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment that started at the first of the year.

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Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout

It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at ...

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Dave Ramsey bluntly warns Americans on Social Security, poverty

In 2024, approximately 171 million American workers paid Social Security taxes, and nearly 72.9 million Americans received ...

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Social Security could owe you thousands of dollars. Here’s how to check.

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.

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Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.

An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...

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The Social Security Administration’s new boss is an unmatched operator—and now the second biggest business figure in Trump-land

He's known as a Jamie Dimon protegé, a 9/11 hero, and an operational expert. Now Fiserv's Frank Bisignano can add government ...

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Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze

Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.

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Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?

Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one ...

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Worried About How President Donald Trump's Social Security Plans Could Affect Your Retirement? Do These 4 Things to Prepare Now.

Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income.

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