New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost benefits for 3.2M public workers once the agency can plow past multiple roadblocks. Here's what you need to know.
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 Social Security benefits. Personal finance bestselling author Dave Ramsey has a strong warning about the federal program.
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments, agency says
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Social Security Fairness Act: Retirees must wait to collect this money
The Social Security Fairness Act promises new benefits for 3.2 million Americans, but a lack of funding and staffing shortages may delay access to these funds for over a year.
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.
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 walked back the freeze after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.
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. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for the blind and disabled as well as low-income seniors. It provides a monthly check worth up to $967 per month for a qualifying individual or $1,450 per month for a qualifying couple.
Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them
There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social Security can’t completely go bankrupt because it gets funded by payroll taxes.
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
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.
Maximizing Social Security Survivors Benefits
This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.
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.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act may increase your retirement benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.