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But those who claimed at 62 receive far less. Their average monthly benefit in 2023 was just $1,298.26. Factoring in the 2024 ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduces Social Security for those who earn “non-covered” pension income their jobs, ...

Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the waning hours of the current Congress and now headed to President Biden, who is expected to ...

The same is true for your Social Security card, although for a different reason. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Saturday to increase Social Security benefits for close to 3 million federal, state and local public sector workers, which includes firemen ...

Back in 1964, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit was just $77.57. That's about $931 annually. Adjusted for inflation, that amount would be worth approximately $784 per month in ...

Legislation to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared two procedural hurdles in the U.S. Senate this week, and is now headed toward possible passage on Friday ...

By Maya C. Miller Reporting from the Capitol The Senate passed bipartisan legislation early Saturday that would give full Social Security benefits to a group of public sector retirees who ...

A government shutdown may not be the gift Americans had on their list this holiday season. But the potential for one looms Friday. A question possibly on the minds of the 68 million Americans ...

The SSA's continued activities include processing benefits applications, issuing new and replacement Social Security cards, and information technology work needed for daily processing activities ...

Through the 24-hour automated system, you can check your benefit status, request replacement Medicare or Social Security cards, and request certain forms to be mailed to you. The system also ...