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Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1h

First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year

Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.

Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them

There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social Security can’t completely go bankrupt because it gets funded by payroll taxes.

Social Security, COLA

The Motley Fool on MSN · 14h

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026

By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.

2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,

24/7 Wall St. on MSN · 16h

Retired and Struggling on Social Security? 4 Ways Downsizing Could Help

Key Points Many seniors struggle to pay their bills when they only have Social Security to fall back on. Downsizing your home could improve your financial picture in retirement. Not only might you lower your monthly costs,

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Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.

An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...

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Suze Orman warns U.S. workers on Social Security, 401(k) change

Related: Suze Orman warns Social Security recipients of a looming threat. Substantial contributions to employer-matching ...

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Here are changes Americans would make to close Social Security's financing gap

Social Security benefits may be reduced in the next decade due to a financing shortfall. A new survey asks Americans how they ...

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