Millions of retirees and disabled individuals rely on Social Security to cover their daily expenses. If you are wondering when your next payment is coming here is some good news: the first Social Security payment for February 2025 is set for February 12. This is part of the structured payment system managed by the Social … Read more
Social Security’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 is 2.5% adding $49 to the average monthly check. While this increase is modest it’s still helpful for some seniors. However a special group of Social Security recipients could see an extra benefit increase this year. thanks to changes in the Social Security Benefits for Workers … Read more
Millions of Americans count on Social Security as a lifeline during retirement. However did you know that some states still tax these benefits? While many states have eliminated these taxes 9 states continue to tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Here is what you need to know about these states the rules and the ongoing … Read more
President Donald Trump has recently proposed a bold plan to ban taxes on Social Security benefits which has sparked a lot of discussions. The idea sounds good especially to retirees who depend on Social Security benefits for their income but it raises some important questions. Would Trump’s plan to ban taxes on Social Security truly … Read more
The Social Security Fairness Act is bringing big changes to retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and other workers with public pensions. This law signed in December 2024 removes policies that reduced their Social Security benefits or those of their surviving family members. While it is a huge step forward many people may have to wait … Read more
3 groups of retirees will not get Social Security payments on February 3, 2025 if you are one of them don’t worry you won’t have to wait long for your next payment. Social Security’s payment schedule is based on birth dates and the date you will receive your payment depends on when you were born. … Read more
February 2025 is bringing a small but helpful change for people who receive Supplemental Security Income. Instead of getting your $715 payment on February 1st it will arrive a day earlier on January 31st. This change is due to February 1st coming down on a Saturday. While this adjustment might seem minor it is important … Read more
Social Security Benefits Under Trump has raised concerns about potential cuts with some of his proposals possibly affecting the program’s finances. But does this mean you should claim your benefits early to avoid possible reductions? Let us dive into what you need to know. The Financial Outlook for Social Security Social Security is not disappearing … Read more
https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityThe Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a crucial role in managing essential programs like the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is a lifeline for those who have contributed to the system through taxes and have met the required work history but the understanding the variation of the program … Read more
On January 5 President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law stirring up heated discussions among policymakers, unions and financial experts. While supporters hail the move as a win for public worker retirees critics warn that it could further strain the already fragile Social Security program. What Does the Law Change? The … Read more