Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio If you're a qualified American, you're entitled to receive your hard-earned Social Security benefits in retirement. However, you may find yourself in a situation where your Social Security benefits are smaller than expected because you've earned too much money while receiving early retirement benefits.
The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits based on your work record or the work record of your spouse or former spouse while entitled to a public pension from work not covered by Social Security,
Social Security benefits are increasing for some. Here's what Arizonans need to know
Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,
Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why
Public service workers, including some teachers, firefighters and police officers, may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars monthly.
Social Security Fairness Act Will Boost Retirement Benefits For Millions. Will You Be Impacted?
The new Social Security Fairness Act was just signed into law by President Biden. What is the Act and how could it impact your Social Security benefits in 2025?
Social Security 2025: Are you eligible for spousal benefits? What to know
Social Security benefits are typically based on a person’s 35 highest-earning years of work, but if your spouse earned significantly more or your history is limited you could benefit more from spousal benefits.
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
The good news is that in most cases, Social Security is not taxable at the state level. 41 states do not tax Social Security income whatsoever. Not only that, but most of the states that do tax Social Security use far looser rules than the federal government.
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
The Senate on Saturday passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would repeal provisions that reduce benefits for some retired federal workers who also get other benefits.
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
With President Joe Biden signing a bill over the weekend to improve Social Security benefits for millions of public sector workers, many Americans may be wondering if they qualify for what the White House is calling the first expansion of such assistance in 20 years.
These are the main changes to Social Security implemented by Biden
President Joe Biden is set to sign the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) this Monday, a landmark reform aimed at rectifying long-standing provisions that have reduced retirement benefits for public employees in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
You can, however, choose to claim as early as 62. If you do so, however, you'll be penalized. Each month before your FRA ...
Will you receive a $967 advance payment from Social Security this month? Find out if you’re one of the beneficiaries
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an advance payment this month. Find out if you are eligible for the January ...
Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by Biden, enhancing retirement benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.