Social Security, SSI payments

Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 5 days
People living with disabilities can expect to see their December Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, on Nov. 29.
When Are December 2024 Social Security Payments Coming?
Anyone born between the 21st and 31st of any month will have their benefits paid on December 27. January payments for SSI and Social Security for those who have been claiming since before July 1997 will be made on December 29 as January 1 is a holiday.
There's Good News and Bad News About 2025's Social Security COLA
In 2022 and 2023, many seniors on Social Security struggled to keep up with surging bills. In 2025, costs are expected to rise at a much slower pace. This means that even with just a 2.5% COLA, Social Security recipients may not end up losing out on so much buying power.
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisers say.
Gen Xers say they are worried they may not receive their benefits at retirement age if Social Security funds are depleted.
Planning for retirement: Here's how I expect to spend my Social Security checks
The idea of depending entirely on Social Security doesn't sit well with me. That's why I'm taking control now by building retirement accounts.
How Social Security Bill Could Change 2025 Benefits
More From Newsweek Vault: Latest Social Security News: 2025 COLA Announcement and Upcoming Changes to Your Benefits If it becomes law, the Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
Social Security update: Final round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in four days
The final round of November’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees in four days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Why Retirees' Average Take-Home Social Security Increase in 2025 Will Be 20% Lower Than They Might Expect
Average retiree Social Security benefits in 2025. Each October, the Social Security Administration determines the annual COLA for all Social Security beneficiaries. The agency has
See How Much the US Spends on Social Security Every Year
Touching Social Security benefits is often considered the third rail of American politics. Politicians supposedly recognize the danger of even approaching tinkering with it. This is understandable, with well over $1 trillion being paid out in Social Security benefits for the 2023 fiscal year.
Social Security update: Last round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in three days
The last round of November Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...
If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security in 2025, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
Is retirement on your radar? Maybe you're even planning to permanently leave the world of work in the coming year. If so, ...
For Seattle-area residents, Social Security isn’t just a retirement income
When Sharon Callahan, 76, retired a decade ago, her finances were solid. The former professor at Seattle University had a 401 ...
What Social Security payments could you receive before Black Friday? Amounts, date and eligibility
In the week leading up to Black Friday, people receiving retirement support, as well as SSDI beneficiaries, will receive ...
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Here's How to Tell if You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
You can still collect these payments in addition to retirement benefits, but only in certain situations. Roughly 68 ...
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Living on Social Security in King County? Here’s what you need to know
Social Security is a critical safety net program that provides income to older individuals and people with disabilities.
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This Bill Could Help Millions Get Bigger Social Security Payments — if Congress Acts
The House recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which would expand benefits for public-sector workers and their ...