How immigrants living in U.S. illegally 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.
Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits,
6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025
Nearly 72.88 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly income. The vast majority, about 65.5 million, collect Social Security benefits. Another 4.88 million receive Supplemental
The latest Social Security changes: If you don't know them, you're lost
This year brings significant changes to Social Security, affecting nearly 68 million beneficiaries. With adjustments aimed at aligning benefits with inflation, these updates offer both challenges and opportunities,
2 Painful Social Security Changes to Brace for in 2025
The Social Security taxable wage base increased from $168,600 in 2024 to $176,100 in 2025. This is the amount of your annual income subject to Social Security payroll taxes if you're working. The tax rate is currently 12.4%, but if you're traditionally employed, you only pay half of that while your employer covers the other half.
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 13 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 13 days.
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Social Security 2025: How Long Does It Take To Get Approved?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) approval process is relatively speedy, but as it is a government program with a huge number of applicants, you can expect to wait three to five months ...
A Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers And Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
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 ...
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments that went to dead people
The U.S. government clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people, a ...
Looking to unretire and go back to work in 2025? Be careful. Here’s how much your Social Security check could be cut down starting in the new year
This adjustment could result in a modest but meaningful increase in your monthly checks, especially if your prior earnings ...
Warning of a ‘silver tsunami,’ Gov. Cox looks to end Social Security income tax. Will Utah lawmakers buy it?
Eliminating Social Security income tax is a key part of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's $30.6 billion fiscal 2026 budget proposal and ...
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Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve ‘economic security and dignity’
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 19 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will go out to millions of ...
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Basic steps to request Social Security support in the US
Navigating the process of obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN) is crucial for anyone living in the United States. This ...