Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 12 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 12 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
Social Security Update: Recipients to Get $4,320 in Backdated Payments
The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, and a year of backdated payments await nearly 3 million Americans.
Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 3 Pitfalls for Retirees to Avoid in 2025
You can avoid paying taxes on your retirement account withdrawals if you have enough deductions to offset the amount you take from your accounts. In 2025, the standard deduction for a couple age 65 or older is $33,200.
Significant changes coming for Social Security payments in 2025
Nearly all retired Americans now, or will one day, receive Social Security benefits, and those monthly payments are often used to supplement their retirement income. Although Social Security has been threatened with insolvency for decades,
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in 4 days
The payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees on Jan. 22.
2 2025 Spousal Social Security Benefit Changes All Married Couples Need to Know
The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention,
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can lose your benefits. In 2024, that annual income limit was $11,321.49 for an individual. In 2025, that goes up to $11,604.53. That's $967 per month.
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
How Unauthorized Immigrants 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.
Government Recovers $31 Million in Social Security Payments to the Dead
The money came back when the Department of Treasury gained access to the Social Security Administration's "Full Death Master File."
1 Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Monthly Check Up to 26.7% in 2025, Even If You've Already Claimed Benefits
The age at which you decide to claim Social Security retirement benefits can have a huge impact on the size of your monthly ...
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
Biden estimated the bill should lead to an average monthly increase of $360 for certain public employees and their spouses ...