New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how long they've been receiving benefits.
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.
Social Security Spousal Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Should Know in 2025
Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired worker on whose record they claim benefits. The term PIA references the benefit a retired worker will receive if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to collecting Social Security in retirement. Even if you never worked, you may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security.
Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 15 days
Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients in 15 days. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens,
Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Don't Make This Big Mistake
Spousal benefits, in contrast, max out at 50% of what your spouse (or ex-spouse) collects at full retirement age. If that amount is $2,400, then your spousal benefit could be worth up to $1,200, but not more.
Long Islanders see first round of February Social Security benefits
Social Security recipients saw a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments as the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) took effect.
Map Shows States That Tax Social Security
Forty-one U.S. states, including populous states like California, Texas and Florida, do not tax Social Security benefits.
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a ...
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...
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 ...
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I'm Claiming $3,500 in Social Security. Will My Wife Automatically Get Benefits Too?
She would simply request Social Security benefits. If your wife is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits based on her own earnings record, she will receive an amount equal to ...
Social Security Fairness Act Checklist: Six Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much ...
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Struggling With Your 2.5% Social Security COLA? 3 Ways to Generate More Retirement Income This Year
Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The purpose of COLAs is to make sure that ...