Social Security Benefits Get a COLA in 2025

Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.
House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.
The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.
What's the future of Social Security benefits?
Social Security may become insolvent as early as 2035. President-elect Donald Trump previously vowed tax cuts for seniors. But is this the best solution?
3 Reasons You Can't Bank On Social Security Alone for Your Retirement-and What to Do Instead
Social Security pays a monthly benefit to millions of retired seniors. And without that income, many would no likely be unable to cover their expenses in full. But while it's OK to include your anticipated Social Security benefits in the course of your retirement planning,
4 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAs
All beneficiaries enjoy the same percentage-based payment increases of their current check. While the intent of COLAs is to maintain retirees' buying power, they might actually fall short. These yearly increases may not be big enough,
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
Millions of public-sector workers are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
The House just voted 'yes' on a bill that would increase Social Security checks for some pensioners
Certain rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits have been in place for decades. Some Washington lawmakers are ...
Social Security Update: Republicans Reverse Course on Expansion Bill
If passed, it would mean those impacted by the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO) could ...
Social Security recipients get a raise soon. Scammers are on notice.
The agency is warning recipients of potential scam calls demanding personal data or even gift cards.
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Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 18 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 18 days. The ...
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House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, ...
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Social Security Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate. See Louisiana leaders’ reactions
The House passed House Resolution 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, on Tuesday, Nov. 12. H.R. 82 aims to ...
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House resurrects, passes Social Security reforms championed by Spanberger
The House then passed the Social Security Fairness Act on Tuesday night by a bipartisan, 327-75 vote, well beyond the two ...
Social Security Is Getting a Shakeup in 2025. Here's What to Expect
To qualify for Social Security as a retiree, you need to earn 40 work credits in your lifetime, at a maximum of four credits ...