Going forward, you could receive your full monthly Social Security benefits. Right now, it’s difficult to figure out what that is becaus

Social Security benefits form the bedrock of income for millions of Americans—and those who claim Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be paid this week. Adults and children with disabilities, or who are blind, with little to no income are eligible to receive SSI.

The Democratic National Committee ( DNC) is going on the offense against President Donald Trump just two days into his second term, blasting the 45th and 47th President over what they say is a plan to follow through on the controversial Project 2025 agenda, including by cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Now that Donald Trump is back for a second presidential term, another big political shift will happen simultaneously happen post-inauguration. The Republicans now fully control Congress, which

On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law, marking a major reform for public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. This law eliminates two controversial provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — providing fairer Social Security benefits to millions.

Social Security only has nine years left until it becomes insolvent, and in light of the Social Security Fairness Act's recent passage, that might be too optimistic. The program is staying afloat by draining money from its trust funds, but it can't do that forever.

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment

When you are on  Social Security, you can expect your retirement benefits to increase during most years. That’s because Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) typically happen automatically from year to year.

Regardless of whether you have just entered the labor force or left it a long time ago, there's a high probability you'll rely on your Social Security check, in some capacity, to

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If you're eligible to suspend your benefits, you aren't required to pay anything back, as benefits are just on pause instead of canceled completely. Another benefit is you don't have to submit a form to suspend your benefits -- you can just call the SSA and they can take care of the rest for you.

At full retirement age, you'll be eligible for 100% of the monthly Social Security benefit your deceased spouse was entitled to for the rest of your life. If you apply for the survivor benefit as early as possible, you'll get only 71.5% of what they were entitled to. This figure gradually increases from age 60 to your full retirement age.