Social Security: Understand the schedule

Retirees Could See Their Social Security Slashed by $4,000 Per Year by 2035. Here's Why.
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security, but many are also concerned about its dependability going forward. 60% of current retirees say their benefits are a major source of
Social Security: Understand the schedule (if you retired before or after May 1997)
This guide provides clarity on when you can expect your Social Security checks, especially if you retired before or after May 1997.
The 2025 Social Security Adjustment That Will Affect Medicare
This big adjustment that will hit the Social Security program in 2025 will impact Medicare and the amount that beneficiaries receive.
3 Groups of People Who Could Get More Social Security in 2025 (and It's Not Because of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment)
Social Security checks saw a 2.5% boost this month thanks to the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For most retirees, this is the only benefit increase they can expect all year. Their checks won't go up again until the next COLA takes effect in January 2026.
The US made major Social Security changes for 3 groups of older Americans — here’s how it could impact you in 2025 (and beyond)
Several changes to Social Security have gone into effect this year, impacting the nearly 68 million people who receive Social Security payments. Some of these changes are great news for beneficiaries — especially those who may be low on retirement savings.
A Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers And Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
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Social Security January 2025: The Last Round of Payments Is Headed Out
The last round of payments for January are coming. If you're waiting on your check, here's when you can expect it.
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security’s WEP and GPO
The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, was another provision that can significantly reduce Social Security benefits. GPO also ...
Some Social Security Recipients to Get Higher Benefits Under New Bill
Proposed legislation aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by ...
3 Social Security Moves to Make in Early 2025
You may have a lot on your plate as you navigate your way through the start of 2025. But it pays to tackle these Social ...
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
When will police, teachers receive raise from new Social Security Fairness Act?
Former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO penalties for millions of ...
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Your Social Security Benefits Aren't Guaranteed. Here's How You Could Lose Them
Eligibility for SSI typically requires that you earn less than $1,971 per month from work. The limit is increased for couples ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projected To Shrink Further in 2026
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that ...
Billions in fishy Social Security payouts show why we need DOGE to stop fraud | Letters
In 1983, the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which reduced Social Security payments for ...
Donald Trump and Social Security: 10 Things You Need to Know
Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our ...