Biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025

First round of January Social Security payments goes out today
The first round of January's Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out to the first group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social Security changes this year.
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the Social Security Fairness Act addresses that.
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Dear Rusty: My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e. early), would that prevent her from being eligible for the spousal benefit to receive half of what I am currently drawing? Signed: Curious Husband
3 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70
Technically, you don't have to take Social Security when you retire. It's possible to leave your job at 62 and then wait until 70 to file for benefits. However, you'll need to rely on other sources of income during those years in between, which can take a hefty toll on your savings.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher Payments Start?
For decades, Americans have seen lower Social Security checks if they fall into the circumstances under the WEP and GPO.
Social Security's retirement age increases today. Here's what to know
In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.
Here are five changes affecting Social Security recipients in 2025
Social Security recipients are getting a cost-of-living adjustment, starting this month, but that’s not the only change to the nation’s retirement system.
First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 1 day
January's Social Security payments are worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70.
I’ve Lived on Social Security for 7 Years: 5 Things I Always Buy for My Home
Stan T. has mastered the art of maintaining his 1970s ranch house on a fixed income. After seven years of living primarily on Social Security benefits, this 72-year-old former mechanic has figured
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 69
I won't keep you in suspense. The average 69-year-old retired worker gets $1,945.18 per month from their Social Security benefits. This is an overall average of the roughly 2.9 million people who collect Social Security retirement benefits who are 69 years old now.
Planning Your Retirement? New Changes To Social Security In 2025 Could Affect You
The full retirement age (FRA), the age at which retirees can claim their Social Security benefits, has been gradually ...
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years. Here’s what that means for your spending.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2025 is a 2.5% increase. That means the monthly benefits checks ...
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Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
Social Security's "full retirement age" is set to increase next year, meaning that those nearing retirement will have to hold off a little longer before they can claim a larger benefit.