Social Security Dec. 2024

Social Security update: Second round of December payments worth up to $4,873 goes out in four days
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive the second round of retirement checks for December in four days. Filers who retire at 70 years old by Dec. 11 will receive payments worth up to $4,
Social Security December 2024: Your Money Is on the Way
The next round of Social Security payments for December 2024 will start hitting bank accounts soon. Here's when to expect your money.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now
Social Security has been a financial lifeline for retirees for decades, but it hasn't stayed the same. If we jump back 40 years to 1984 -- when VHS tapes and cassette players were all the rage -- you'll see how much inflation has eroded purchasing power over the decades.
Senate confronts long-standing Social Security benefit gaps
The Senate is gearing up to vote on significant changes to Social Security that could positively impact millions of recipients. This move
Thinking of Claiming Social Security in 2025? Do This First
Deciding when to claim Social Security has lifelong financial implications. It can impact the income you receive until you die, and even beyond if you have a spouse receiving survivor benefits. It's not a decision to make lightly.
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,
President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Proposal Comes With Unintended Consequences
While incoming President Donald Trump has largely avoided proposals to change Social Security, he did announce a plan on the ...
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: 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 ...
Social Security Fairness Act to get a vote in the Senate, Chuck Schumer says
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of ...
Why Social Security Delays Could Hit in 2025
Budget negotiations earlier this year failed to produce renewed funding for the Social Security Administration.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...