Social Security's retirement age increases today. Here's what to know
In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.
6 Social Security changes that take effect today
A half-dozen changes, concerning everything from Social Security checks to the payroll tax select workers will owe, are now in effect.
Biggest Social Security Changes Taking Effect in 2025
There are several Social Security changes taking effect in 2025 that can impact your wallet.  Some changes will impact retirees, while others will affect those still working. Reviewing these changes now and making a plan can help you dodge any surprises and keep your budget on track.
Will Your Retirement Earnings Impact Your Social Security?
Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is one of the most important questions to answer in planning your retirement strategy. Second to that is understanding what might increase-or reduce-your benefit amount.
Social Security full retirement age is going up in 2025. What Georgians need to know
More Georgians will become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2025. But the Social Security full retirement age is increasing. Here's more.
The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.
Technically speaking, this is the 2024 COLA, as it goes into effect in December 2024. However, because Social Security is paid a month in arrears, this increase will be reflected in the payment that beneficiaries receive in January. For this reason, it is often referred to as the 2025 COLA.
Will Joe Biden Sign the Social Security Fairness Act? Here's What We Know
What Is the Social Security Fairness Act? The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two provisions that restrict ...
Bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans reaches President Biden's desk
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
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Ask Rusty – Have I saved the Social Security program any money by claiming at 62?
Maximizing social security pay out based on age is a concern for many senior citizens. Learn the truth about claiming at 62 ...
What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?
Meanwhile, the first $176,100 of worker wages will be subject to Social Security taxes next year, up 4.4% from this year’s ...
What to know about Social Security's December and January 2025 payments
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.
What Is the Social Security January Payment Schedule?
The exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born, generally.
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Social Security full retirement age is increasing in 2025. What to know in California
As 2025 approaches, another round of people in California and the rest of the nation will become eligible for Social Security benefits — and some will hit their full retirement age. The minimum ...