Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days.
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month. It's a $49 increase, but many hoped for more. Despite slowing inflation, some retirees still find it difficult to make ends meet, particularly when they don't have a lot of personal savings.
The big changes coming to Social Security in 2025 you should know about
Several big changes are in store for Social Security recipients in 2025. The biggest change could still be in store, however, as the nation waits for President Joe Biden to sign newly passed legislation that would boost Social Security payments for millions.
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
The bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
Social Security Payments Are Going Out Early for First Three Months of 2025
SSI payments usually go out on the first day of the month but are going out earlier for January, February and March.
Social Security payment schedule changed for some recipients to start 2025
Calendar changes mean some recipients will get January payments today. Another quirk occurs at the end of 2025.
Social Security: When are benefits being sent out in 2025?
Here’s a look at when you can expect your benefits next year. Social Security benefits are disbursed on Wednesdays, with the specific payment day depending on the recipient’s birth date: For recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997 or who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
Social Security 2025: Major payment changes, what to expect
Starting in January, millions of Social Security recipients can expect to see these changes in their payments.
Social Security payment date will be different for some recipients to start 2025
Those who receive Social Security payments will see a bit of a change to their regularly scheduled payments for the first couple months of 2025. In particular, those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their first payment of 2025 this Tuesday,
What Is the Social Security January Payment Schedule?
The exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born, generally. Payments follow the month that they are due, so your January check is for your December benefit.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'
Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector ...
Breaking: Senate passes bill to repeal Social Security penalty on teachers, police
The Social Security Fairness act will repeal the penalties on police, teachers and other government retirees and spouses.
Social Security bill clears first hurdle in Senate
The Senate is plowing forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing its first procedural hurdle on ...
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Public workers to receive full Social Security benefits with bill’s passage
In a sweeping reversal of decades-old laws reducing or eliminating public workers’ Social Security benefits because they ...
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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions ...
Senate advances bill to boost Social Security benefits for millions of people
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to advance a bill to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million ...
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How much time does a president get to sign a bill into law?
With just days before Congress adjourns, questions may arise about how much time President Joe Biden has to sign, or possibly veto, bills sitting on his desk.