The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced Last Month. Here's What That Means for Retirees
But a 2.5% COLA for 2025 stings because it's the smallest one to arrive in years. At the start of 2024, seniors on Social Security saw their benefits increase by 3.2%. And the year prior, Social Security recipients got a record-breaking 8.7% COLA. So a raise of just 2.5% seems awfully meager by comparison.
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisers say.
That includes 81% of working baby boomers and 82% of Gen Xers who are worried they may not receive their benefits at retirement age if Social Security funds are depleted.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans fear Social Security won't be available when they retire, poll finds
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
How to Suspend Your Social Security Benefits and Why You'd Want To
If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to pause them temporarily so you can get a bigger check later on. Here's how.
Most workers worry Social Security won't pay out future benefits. Here’s what advisors say.
Most Americans are concerned about what may happen to Social Security when its retirement trust fund crosses a projected 2033 depletion date, according to a new Bankrate survey.
More than half of non-retired US adults expect to rely on Social Security in retirement
Social Security is by far one of the most popular government programs in the United States because it is critical for so many retirees’ financial security.
Social Security update: Most people worry they won’t ever see benefits they paid into
Future and current retirees are increasingly worried that they won't receive their full Social Security benefits that they pay into.
73% worry Social Security won’t pay promised benefits: Survey
Most nonretired U.S. adults, 73%, are worried they won't get their promised Social Security benefits when they retire.
The 3 Biggest Changes Made to Social Security in 2024 and How They Affect Your Paycheck
Various news stories about Social Security have made headlines throughout the year, ranging from questions concerning its solvency to arguments over how the program should be funded. Particulars
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This Bill Could Help Millions Get Bigger Social Security Payments — if Congress Acts
The House recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which would expand benefits for public-sector workers and their ...
Senate has 6 weeks to vote to lift Social Security for public workers. Will it?
Public sector workers are anxiously waiting to see if the Senate will vote to finally eliminate provisions that cut their ...
No, the president cannot change Social Security
VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take ...
Unhappy With Your Higher 2025 Social Security Tax Bill? Here's the Silver Lining.
Having to pay Social Security taxes on an extra $7,500 of earnings means you're looking at paying up to $930 more in 2025.
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in eight days
The Supplemental Security Income payment for December, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in eight ...
Social Security beneficiaries to soon receive notices revealing the size of their 2025 benefit checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, Medicare Part B premiums and tax liabilities are key changes to watch for that affect 2025 ...
Suze Orman: 2025 Social Security Changes You Need To Know About and Their Impacts
Starting in January 2025, Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), marking the ...
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Gillibrand calls on Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act
The bipartisan bill would increase Social Security benefits for 2.5 million Americans, including first responders.
House Passes $196 Billion Social Security Bill: Will Repealing Pension Reductions Shorten The Program's Lifespan?
On Nov. 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill set in motion to ...