Social Security, the retirement age

Social Security Benefits Increased for Some Americans: Here's Who's Impacted
Millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) is abolished.
My ex is sick but won’t retire to spite me out of benefits. He took our marriage and divorce papers, but can I get his Social Security benefits?
I was married to my former husband for 11 years. I just turned 68 years old, am retired and started collecting my Social Security at 66 for medical reasons (although that was never my plan). He will turn 64 in July and still works full-time.
Social Security's retirement age increases today. Here's what to know
In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.
The Biggest Social Security COLA Increases of All Time
One of the most important aspects of Social Security is that recipients are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) every year. These annual increases are designed to help seniors and those receiving Social Security benefits keep up with inflation.
Social Security's Retirement Age Just Changed: Here's Who's Impacted
The retirement age refers to when seniors are able to receive monthly benefits for the full amount of money they are entitled to.
Here's how much Social Security benefits will increase in 2025
Social Security is tweaked each year to account for changes in areas such as life expectancy and cost of living.

Social Security, SSI payments

Bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans reaches President Biden's desk
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
Fixing Social Security’s 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss
Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet ...
It's Getting Harder and Harder to Hide from Social Security Benefit Taxes. How to Prepare If You'll Owe Them in 2025.
The average Social Security benefit will reach $1,976 per month in January 2025. It could crack $2,000 per month for the ...
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Ask Rusty – Have I saved the Social Security program any money by claiming at 62?
Maximizing social security pay out based on age is a concern for many senior citizens. Learn the truth about claiming at 62 ...
Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence
Here’s a rundown of four shifts to Social Security benefits you can prepare for ahead of the holidays, largely due to ...
6 Social Security Changes That Take Effect Today
A half-dozen changes, concerning everything from Social Security checks to the payroll tax select workers will owe, are now ...
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Chappell family's insurance battle highlights gaps in healthcare safety net
The Chappell family is in a race against time as they struggle to secure insurance coverage for Paul Chappell, who was ...