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How much would your Social Security payment grow with a 2.3% COLA increase in 2026?
The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is vital for Social Security beneficiaries, ensuring payments keep pace with inflation. With a projected 2.3% increase in 2026, discover how this could impact your monthly benefits.
Didn't get your Social Security Fairness Act benefit increase yet? Here's when to expect it
The Social Security Administration has processed 2.3M benefit adjustments. But that still leaves roughly 900K Americans waiting on their extra money.
Got a Social Security Benefit Increase in April 2025? 3 Things to Do Now
If the benefit increase you received in April doesn't correspond with what the Social Security Administration told you you'd receive or if you believe your new benefit wasn't calculated correctly, reach out to the Social Security Administration for clarification. You can do this by phone, email, or in person at a local field office.
Here's Why Retirees Could See a Larger Social Security COLA in 2026
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced back in October that benefits would be rising by 2.5% in 2025, a lot of seniors were upset to hear that news. It happens to be that 2025’s cost-of-living adjustment,
Social Security payments will arrive later than usual in May. Here’s why
Depending on your birthdate, traditional Social Security recipients will begin getting paid on May 14 this month, a bit later than usual.
Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Chances Are, Yes. Here's Why.
But don't assume you'll get to collect those monthly Social Security checks tax-free. There's a good chance you'll end up having to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits in retirement, especially if you're still many years away from being able to file. Here's why.
First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 3 days
The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in three days. Here is all you need to know about May’s Social Security payments.
Who receives Social Security payments in June?
For many SSI recipients, knowing when payments arrive is crucial. While typically on the first of the month, exceptions can shift this schedule.
New Social Security plan would increase benefits by $2,400 each year — if it can pass. Here's what that money could mean for your retirement
Since President Trump returned to office, there’s been plenty of uncertainty revolving around Social Security. While he ...
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Social Security makes another change to how overpayments are collected, how much will it cost you?
The agency previously announced it would collect overpayments by withholding up to 100% of monthly benefits until the debt ...
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When will I get Social Security benefits in April? See 2025 SSI payment schedule
Due to certain inflation adjustments in how Social Security is calculated and how past earnings are adjusted for inflation, this maximum benefit will rise to $4,018 per month, totaling over $ ...
Working after claiming benefits? This Social Security rule could mean a bigger check
It's not always the case that working while collecting Social Security benefits results in a bigger benefit. At least not ...
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Some are receiving higher Social Security benefit payments this month. Here's who.
Some recipients may be eligible for $1,000 or more additional benefits each month while others may get a very small increase, the SSA said. Here's what to do if your Social Security benefits ...
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The Social Security Fairness Act's Benefit Increase Could Come With a Surprise Bill for Some
Learn More » Seniors affected by the Social Security Fairness Act stand to take home hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more in benefits this year. However, that increase in benefits ...