Christmas came early a couple of weeks ago when I received my first-ever Social Security deposit, courtesy of Uncle Sam and my half-century of paying taxes...
As the federal government shutdown reaches Day 39, it has officially become the longest shutdown in U.S. history — surpassing the 35-day shutdown of 2018–2019. But...
Roughly 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. For many, this...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending...
Ask any financial advisor, and they’ll likely suggest waiting until full retirement age to claim Social Security. The reason is simple: waiting means bigger monthly checks...
If you use the My Social Security portal (ssa.gov/myaccount) to manage your account, know that changes are coming. New Login Requirements If you created your My...
Social media can be a hotbed for rumors and misinformation, and recently, it caused quite a stir among Social Security beneficiaries. Nearly 70 million people rely...
Retirement planning can be a complex process, and many are surprised to learn that Social Security payments are subject to federal taxes. This taxation has drawn...
Understanding When Claiming Social Security Benefits Early Makes Financial Sense. The decision to claim Social Security benefits early at age 62 is significant, and contrary to...
Social Security Checks to Rise by 3.2%. Social Security recipients can expect a slight increase in their checks starting this January, although the boost falls short...
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today. The...
“Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury...
The Social Security Administration announced April 15, 2020, that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury...
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time...
Since taking office in January, I have found the federal government to be a tangled web filled with bureaucrats who often know little about places in...
WARREN COUNTY –With the federal government effectively closed down less than 12 hours later, a Social Security expert provided timely and good news for many area...