Social Security benefits guide

Retiring on Social Security Alone in 2025? Here's the Monthly Income You May Be Looking At
But you should know that if you're planning to retire on Social Security alone this year, you may be setting yourself up for some pretty tough times ahead. Here's what your monthly income might look like -- and why it may not be anywhere close to enough.
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?
'What are people going to do?': Some nearing retirement on LI worry about future Social Security benefits
"I'm very worried — how am I going to survive?" Huntington resident Leann Pisano, 58, a recent nursing school graduate, said of concerns about future Social Security benefits.
The 4 Best Retirement Income Sources to Supplement Your Social Security Benefits in 2025
The average Social Security beneficiary will receive about $23,712 in 2025. While that's a good chunk of money, it's not enough for most people to live off of comfortably. Married couples might fare a little better because they'll have two checks instead of one,
Social Security Sees Drop in People Collecting Survivor Benefits
The number of people collecting Social Security survivor benefits in the U.S. has dropped by nearly 50,000 over the past year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year.
The 2025 Social Security Benefits boost for retirees: Who gets it?
This week, a select group of Social Security retirees in the United States will see their monthly payments rise to $5,000. Millions of beneficiaries will also experience a significant increase in their income,
This Common Social Security Myth Leaves Too Many Retirees Struggling to Get By
Roughly 1 in 4 retirees have no savings, according to a recent Clever survey. There are several reasons for this, including living paycheck to paycheck and having to pay for unplanned expenses. There's a popular Social Security misconception that refuses to die,
Social Security benefits guide: February 2025 details confirmed
The Social Security Administration has confirmed the dates and maximum amounts for Social Security payments in February 2025. This provides a reliable schedule for beneficiaries without changes in payment amounts.
Social Security Checks: 7 Ways Wealthy Retirees Spend Their Benefits
Most people want to retire rich. In fact, for many Americans, that's the only reason to work hard and save all you can. Like many financial systems, Social Security payments may not be equal, but
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 checks. Some seniors may see a benefit boost when they reach their FRA. Those born in 1963 will finally become eligible to claim Social Security benefits in 2025 after 62 years of waiting.
Social Security benefits to rise in 2025
Social Security is set to undergo several changes in 2025 that will impact millions of Americans. The average payment will increase by 2.5% due to a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). While this is a modest boost,
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead
Forget about COLAs for a minute -- because Social Security itself has some big problems. More money is being paid out of its ...
How And Why I Delayed My Social Security Until Age 70
We carefully adjusted our living expenses so that we could be satisfied with less income compared to our working years. It ...
Economist Alicia Munnell: 5 Biggest Worries Retirees Should Have About Social Security
Social Security is a key piece of many people's retirement plans, designed as it was to make sure that no senior has to worry ...
Don't Claim Social Security at 62 Unless You Understand This
Specifically, you lose 5/9 of 1% of your PIA per month for up to 36 months when claiming early, then 5/12 of 1% for every ...
'Grab The Money While You Can': Grant Cardone's Unconventional Advice For Those Eligible For Social Security
However, for individuals already in their 60s, Cardone takes a different approach. He advises them to start claiming benefits ...
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I'm Still Working at 70. Do I Have to Claim Social Security?
Once you turn 62, you can file for Social Security at any point in time. And there’s a reason 62 is such a popular filing age ...