Social Security January 2025: The Next Round of Checks Are Headed Out
We're nearly half way into January and another set of Social Security checks will soon be headed out to beneficiaries. The 2025 COLA increase is officially in place and recipients should see a 2.5% increase to their monthly payments. The COLA increase also extends to Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability insurance recipients.
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,
Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can lose your benefits. In 2024, that annual income limit was $11,321.49 for an individual. In 2025, that goes up to $11,604.53. That's $967 per month.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 67
For most people reading this (those born in 1960 or later), full retirement age for the purpose of Social Security benefits is 67 years old. So, how much does the average person get at age 67? The short answer is that the average 67-year-old retired worker gets $1,
Here’s why 2.5 million Americans can now get Social Security benefits: The Wake Up for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. For decades, millions of Americans paid into Social Security with their wages but couldn’t collect the benefits when they retired.
Social Security update for 2025: Increase in cost of living means higher benefits
It has been my custom for most of the past 27 years to write a column that summarizes the Social Security updates scheduled to take place in the new year. I already discussed some of these updates in October when they were announced,
The Unexpected Social Security Benefit That Can Help You Secure A Loan
The Social Security Administration can provide you with documentation that many lenders require of borrowers before closing on a loan.
Social Security: Can spouses receive benefits?
Understanding the complexities of claiming Social Security benefits is crucial for couples planning their retirement. Recent legislative changes have altered the way spousal benefits are accessed, making it essential to be informed about the current rules and strategies.
How do times affect your Social Security benefits?
Understanding the nuances of Social Security benefits can significantly impact your financial well-being during retirement. Knowing when to start collecting and how working affects your benefits is crucial for maximizing your income.
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 16 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 16 days. The ...
How to know if you qualify for SSI or SSDI? Understanding the main differences
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two key programs that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities: ...
Social Security Has an Immigration Problem -- and It Can't Be Ignored Any Longer
As of the 2024 Trustees Report, Social Security was contending with a $23.2 trillion (and growing) long-term funding ...
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This is the Biggest Social Security Check Any Retiree Will Get in 2025
Social Security is one of the most important income sources for retirees. Most people qualify for retirement benefits as long ...
SSI Wage Reporting: How to report your monthly income to the Social Security Administration?
To make sure you retain Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), it's crucial to accurately report your income to the Social ...
5 Social Security changes retirees and workers should know in 2025
Workers will have to earn a little bit more to earn their 2025 Social Security work credits, and that's not the only change this year.
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Your Social Security: Continuing Disability Review
Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 18 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 18 days. The ...
Social Security 2025: The requirement that must be met this year to avoid your account being deleted
The 2025 payment cycle for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has already begun to be distributed with ...