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.
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 retirees say that the 2025 COLA will not help them keep up with their essential living expenses. And it isn't hard to see why.
What types of income do not count against your Social Security benefits? Here are the exceptions
Receiving your Social Security benefits does not mean you are prohibited from receiving money from other sources. The extra money can be essential for unforeseen needs or any situa
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 still working full time. I was told that I cannot receive any Social Security benefits as long as I am working full time and make more than the annual $23,
Third round of January Social Security payments goes out tomorrow
The third round of January’s Social Security 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 tomorrow. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
3 Social Security Rules All Retirees Need to Know in 2025
A s you might expect, a program like Social Security is loaded with rules. Some of them may be pretty obvious -- such as, the earliest age you can sign up is 62, and you get rewar
When should you claim Social Security? Retirement strategist explains key considerations.
Mike Conrath, chief retirement strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, emphasized that the most important thing is to be well-informed about the factors to consider when deciding when to claim Social Security.
3 Things Too Many People Constantly Get Wrong About Social Security
Key Points Delaying Social Security only makes sense up to a certain point. Filing early isn’t necessarily a mistake you can’t undo. Not having an earnings history doesn’t automatically mean you can’t get benefits.
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 ...
China Market Update: China’s Social Security Fund Told To Buy Stocks
Asian equities were higher, except for Hong Kong and Mainland China, which were off following President Trump’s 10% tariff ...
Some People Born in 1959 Will Reach a Major Social Security Milestone in 2025
For some, it may pass virtually unnoticed, while for others, it could bring big changes to their checks. The Social Security ...
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.
When will police, teachers receive raise from new Social Security Fairness Act?
Former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO penalties for millions of ...
Social Security Retirees Just Got Bad News About the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) applied to Social Security payments in any given year is based on CPI-W inflation from ...
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 ...
Are Social Security Offices Closed Today? List of Hours During Winter Storm
As a rare winter storm sweeps across the United States, many Social Security offices have temporarily closed their doors.