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Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments: agency
The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments.
2 Social Security changes that could hurt you financially, if you're still working
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
This Friday, January 31, SSI payments will be made to claimants across the U.S. from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Usually, SSI payments are made on the
Should You Claim Social Security at the Same Time as Your Spouse? Here's How to Know.
For one thing, you get the company of someone else at a time when you're not busy working every day and you may have a greater need for company. Also, if both you and your spouse have savings, you can pool that money and stretch it by sharing expenses like housing and transportation.
Are You Eligible for the 2025 Maximum Social Security Benefits? Find Out Now
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio Social Security is many people's primary source of income after retirement, but not everyone will receive the maximum amount. In 2025, lifelong high earners who wait until age 70 to claim their benefits can qualify for up to $5,
Social Security: Don’t Claim Benefits Until You Reach This Milestone
There's a magic number to know that can help you maximize your Social Security income when you are ready to retire. Trending Now: Need to Cut Expenses While on Social Security? Here's the First
3 Types of People Who Should Claim Social Security at 62
Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces the size of their checks by up to 30%. That's because the government penalizes beneficiaries for every month they claim benefits before their full retirement age (FRA),
First Social Security payments of 2025 coming soon; what to know in NJ
Over 162,000 New Jerseyans who are low-income, blind or disabled and rely on payments from the Social Security Administration will see their first paychecks for 2025 this week — and they will include a slight increase in funds.
Trump federal funding freeze: Will Social Security payments be delayed? What about Medicare? SNAP?
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze
Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez In January 2025, former President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law.
Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging ...
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Social Security Disability Insurance February 2025: Here's When You'll Get Paid
Here's the Social Security Disability Insurance payment schedule for February 2025.
What the Federal Grants Pause Means for Social Security and Medicare
The White House ordered a pause on all Federal grants and loans but left Social Security and Medicare off the list.
What you need to know about Social Security changes
Millions of retired Americans are set to benefit, but there are concerns the program could run out of funds sooner.
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
Those who applied for Social Security and were denied due to government pension offset rule or windfall elimination provision ...