Worried about Social Security's future? Here's what experts say to consider before claiming benefits
A new law adds to Social Security's benefit costs at a time the program's funding is already running low. Here's what that means for retirement planning.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1984, and Here's What It Is Now
In 1984, the average benefit was just $460.57 per month. It's steadily gone up over time, with today's retirees earning an average payment of $1,925.46 per month, as of November 2024.
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Guaranteed. Here's How You Could Lose Them
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and the program is something millions more look forward to when they plan to retire. It's true that signing up for benefits can be a long, drawn out process,
Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement
A big chunk of my income later in life is already spoken for, forcing me to think about the two biggest expenses I can control.
Social Security Fairness Act Could Boost Retirement Checks by $360
Retirement security has taken a major step forward for public sector pensioners following a significant reform of the US Social Security system. The approval of the Social Security Fairness Act in 2024 marks a historic victory by eliminating two long-standing and contentious provisions,
What the Social Security Fairness Act Means for You
Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits. Just two weeks before leaving the White House, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 into law on Jan.
How the Social Security Fairness Act will impaact retirees
Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, appeared on the WGN Evening News to discuss the changes to social security under the Social Security Fairness Act. To contact Craig Bolanos,
Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers & Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
US recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people
The U.S. government has clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people.
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
When will police, teachers receive raise from new Social Security Fairness Act?
Former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO penalties for millions of ...
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
Good news for citizens, the dates and maximum amounts of Social Security payments in February 2025 are confirmed
The Social Security Administration is sending payments out to the usual suspects in February with no changes in amounts.
Former Social Security head gets House GOP wrath over work-from-home policies
Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner who is now seeking to chair the Democratic National Committee, took ...
Suze Orman warns Americans on Social Security about a big problem
Personal finance media personality Suze Orman now shines the light on one huge miscalculation retired Social Security ...