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,
3 Social Security Moves for 2025 That Could Raise Your Future Benefits
As of November 2024, the average retired worker collecting Social Security received a monthly benefit of $1,925. Your monthly benefit, however, will hinge on a variety of factors, including the age at which you decide to sign up.
Some Social Security Recipients to Get Higher Benefits Under New Bill
Proposed legislation aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by eliminating the "marriage penalty."
The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Age 62
One of the most important retirement planning decisions you'll make in your golden years is when to apply for Social Security. The most popular age to claim retirement benefits, by far, is 62, the first year you become eligible.
Social Security Fairness Act: What Will Happen to Your Benefits Now That It’s Become Law?
The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, eliminates rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also get income from
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 government retirees.
(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
Retiring in 2025? Here's How to Know if You Should Claim Social Security Right Away
A lot of people make plans to retire and claim Social Security simultaneously. But should you? Run through the questions to find out. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day.
The Difference Between a Comfortable Retirement and Your Social Security Check in Every State
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 ...
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 ...
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
‘Double taxation’: Older Americans increasingly feeling bruised as Uncle Sam claws back their Social Security benefits
‘Double taxation’: Older Americans increasingly feeling bruised as Uncle Sam claws back their Social Security benefits Social ...
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in three days
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 Donald Trump Be a Good President for Social Security Beneficiaries? That Depends on What You Mean by "Good."
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, and while many Americans are excited about the changes he may ...
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security’s WEP and GPO
The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, was another provision that can significantly reduce Social Security benefits. GPO also ...