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?
How to Withdraw From Social Security Benefits and Why You'd Want To
Social Security benefits become available to those who qualify as early as the age of 62, but if you can wait until 70, you'll get the maximum payment in your monthly check. That said, sometimes it doesn't make financial sense to wait.
Preparing retirees for changes in Social Security Fairness Act
Kathryn McCall, a CFP and financial adviser with CAPTRUST, highlights how individuals previously affected due to shifting from private to public sector roles will now receive fair compensation without pension penalties.
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. These obstacles can be challenging to overcome,
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,
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
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 prepares an adjustment with an increase for some retirees
In a groundbreaking move, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant increase of $360 per month in benefits for millions of retirees and beneficiaries.
I’m 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I’m still working. Is that allowed?
Dear Help Me Retire, I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits. I am ...
Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of ...
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in nine days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in nine days. The ...
Understanding Changes in Social Security Fairness Act
As President Donald Trump’s health care agenda for a second term takes shape, it’s becoming clear that many Biden-era ...
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 ...
Persistence by local woman led to the passage of Social Security Fairness Act | Opinion
Just after midnight on the very last day of the 2024 Senate session, the Social Security Fairness Act was passed.
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 11 days
The Supplemental Security Income program gives payments to those living with debilitating disabilities which may affect their ...
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Trump pardons former Penn State graduate student who founded Silk Road criminal marketplace
Ross Ulbricht was found guilty in 2015 of creating and operating Silk Road, a hidden website where people bought and sold illegal drugs, as well as other unlawful goods and services.