5 Major Social Security Changes for 2025

Social Security's Retirement Age Is Changing: Here's Who's Affected
The Social Security retirement age is when seniors can receive monthly benefits for the full amount they're entitled to.
Social Security benefits may increase soon for millions more: What to know
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that if the Social Security Fairness Act were to pass, it would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years.
New Year, New Rules: 5 Major Social Security Changes for 2025
The big Social Security news from the last couple of months has been the 2025 COLA, which came in at 2.5%. This is under the 3.2% increase retirees saw last year. It's set to bump the average monthly check from $1,927 to $1,976, giving the typical beneficiary $588 more to spend during the year.
Social Security 2025 Increase Leaves Americans Worried for Their Future
The maximum monthly SSI payment for 2024 is $943 for an individual and $1,415 for a couple. In 2025, this will rise to $967 for an eligible individual, and $1,450 for a couple.
Prediction: 3 Massive Ways Social Security Could Change in 2025
Although Social Security has been around for decades, it's common for some of the program's aspects to change from year to year. For example, seniors on Social Security are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment,
Social Security payments will only increase slightly in 2025
As the new year approaches, it's crucial to understand the upcoming changes to Social Security. While major policy shifts are absent, adjustments based on inflation and wage growth will impact benefits,
Why Social Security Delays Could Hit in 2025
Budget negotiations earlier this year failed to produce renewed funding for the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
A House-passed bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans just got a lifeline in the ...
Social Security expansion has bipartisan support despite fiscal hawks’ concerns
Expanding full Social Security benefits to millions of citizens has bipartisan approval, but some senators are skeptical ...
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Social media post mischaracterizes Sen. John Thune’s comments about potential Social Security cuts
A social media post used a truncated segment of an MSNBC news clip to mislead about remarks Sen. John Thune, R-S.D, made about potential cuts to "mandatory programs" such as Social Security. We found ...
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
WASHINGTON - The Senate is pushing toward a vote that would pass a law to provide full Social Security benefits for millions ...
Retirees With the Biggest Social Security Checks Have These 3 Things in Common
You only need 10 years of work history to qualify for benefits, but the wealthiest Social Security beneficiaries know to aim ...
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Social Security Cuts Could Threaten Future Retirement Security
Many Americans say they are behind when it comes to saving enough for retirement, and a looming shortfall of Social ...
Social Security update: January direct payment worth $943 goes out in 19 days
In 19 days, the Supplemental Security Income check for January will be sent out to eligible recipients, with the payments ...
Maximize Your Social Security Earnings Later By Doing These 3 Things in Your 30s and 40s
When you're in your 30s and 40s, what you do now makes a difference for your retirement. Here's how to increase your Social ...
The 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be the smallest it's been since 2021
In Wisconsin, more than 1.2 million people receive monthly Social Security retirement checks, while more than 100,000 people ...