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 you?
How to Withdraw From Social Security Benefits and Why You'd Want To
Social Security benefits become available to those who qualify as early as the age of 62, but if you can wait until 70, you'll get the maximum payment in your monthly check. That said, sometimes it doesn't make financial sense to wait.
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of retirees say that the 2025 COLA will not help them keep up with their essential living expenses. And it isn't hard to see why.
When Are February 2025 Social Security Payments Coming?
Checks are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits
Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.
I’m 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I’m still working. Is that allowed?
Dear Help Me Retire, I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits.  I am still working full time. I was told that I cannot receive any Social Security benefits as long as I am working full time and make more than the annual $23,
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out tomorrow
The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees tomorrow. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
3 Social Security Rules All Retirees Need to Know in 2025
A s you might expect, a program like Social Security is loaded with rules. Some of them may be pretty obvious -- such as, the earliest age you can sign up is 62, and you get rewar
I’m 62 With $2 Million. Should I Take Social Security or Wait?
Key Points from 24/7 Wall St. Age 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security, and it results in a reduced benefit for life. If you have nice savings, an early filing won't necessarily hurt your retirement finances.
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in nine days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in nine days. The ...
Some People Born in 1959 Will Reach a Major Social Security Milestone in 2025
A few of those born in 1959 will reach their full retirement age (FRA) in 2025. Your FRA plays a big part in the size of your ...
China Market Update: China’s Social Security Fund Told To Buy Stocks
Asian equities were higher, except for Hong Kong and Mainland China, which were off following President Trump’s 10% tariff ...
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
When will police, teachers receive raise from new Social Security Fairness Act?
Former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO penalties for millions of ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projected To Shrink Further in 2026
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that ...
Are Social Security Offices Closed Today? List of Hours During Winter Storm
As a rare winter storm sweeps across the United States, many Social Security offices have temporarily closed their doors.
Can You Collect Unemployment and Social Security?
If you recently lost your job and are nearing retirement age, you may be eligible for unemployment assistance and Social ...