How to prepare for Social Security benefit taxes if you'll owe them in 2025
The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.
Social Security Is Increasing Payments to 3 Million People This Year—Find Out If You’re One of Them
Social Security checks are increasing for almost 3 million Americans. Here's how to find out if you'll benefit—and when.
Social Security Benefits Increased for Some Americans: Here's Who's Impacted
Millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) is abolished.
Some Social Security checks came early in December. See quirky 2025 payment schedule
Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get their first 2025 check on Dec. 31, 2024.
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social Security changes this year.
I'm 64 years old and considering claiming Social Security before I retire - how will that impact my tax withholding?
Wall St. You can claim Social Security starting at age 62, but an early filing will reduce your monthly benefits. If you collect Social Security and work before reaching full retirement age, you’ll be subject to an earnings-test limit.
The requirements to obtain the maximum Social Security benefit in 2025
Social Security benefits in the United States will see a significant increase due to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This change, driven by inflation, will impact the monthly payments received by beneficiaries,
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on t
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My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e. early), would that prevent her from being eligible for the spousal benefit to receive half of what I am currently drawing?
How to get help contesting a Social Security decision
I turned in my forms to the local Social Security office within the correct window, but that office lost my paperwork and now refuses to accept it.
Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Was Disappointing. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
The first Social Security checks with 2025's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have gone out, with more coming in the ...
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax bills and Medicare premium payments.
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New law could boost Social Security checks for thousands of retired California teachers
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by President Joe Biden on Sunday, will increase retirement benefits for many ...
Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Fortunately, state Social Security benefit taxation is becoming less common over time. Only the following nine states still ...
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks ...