Social Security: Here's Exactly How Much More You Could Earn at Age 67 Compared to 62
Social Security is critical for millions of older adults, with 43% of baby boomers expecting their benefits to be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. Among retired ...
Social Security Benefits Are Shrinking
Social Security benefits are shrinking relative to Medicare premium increases, leaving older adults with less cash at the end of the month.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.
Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception.
Social Security's full retirement age rises in 2025. When can you claim full benefits?
The age at which full retirement benefits can be received rises next year, as experts warn those preparing to retire not to be caught out.
Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Social Security Spousal Benefits
Social Security is best known for providing monthly income to retirees based on their earnings over the course of their working lives, but there's more to the program than that. One important aspect of it that married (and divorced) couples ought to know about is its spousal benefit,
Social Security Update: Republican Says Cuts Should Be 'On the Table'
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu suggested setting up a commission, guidelines and metrics to deal with the issue.
‘I don’t want to spend my remaining days living hand to mouth’: I divorced my husband and remarried. Can I claim his Social Security?
I divorced a man who has been very successful, making a six-figure salary. I did everything you would expect during a ...
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Surviving on $1,800 a month in Social Security, she died looking for a place to live
The life and death of Joanne Erickson highlight the struggles of many seniors with little to no savings amid an unforgiving ...
Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence
Here’s a rundown of four shifts to Social Security benefits you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to ...
8 Words From President-Elect Donald Trump That Can Change Social Security Forever
One simple statement implies Trump's desire to alter a foundational aspect of Social Security -- but doing so would have ...
Social Security: What To Expect in 2025
Social Security recipients will see changes to their entitlements in the New Year, with the maximum benefit for 2025 at ...