Social Security is a government-run program in the United States that provides a source of income for retirees, as well as for people who are disabled or the survivors of deceased workers. The program is funded through payroll taxes, and it is designed to provide a basic level of financial security for those who are no longer able to work.
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Although age is important, it should only be one of the factors that you consider when determining when to file for Social Security benefits....
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live....
If the Social Security Trust Fund runs out of money in less than 10 years… When is the optimal time to file for your benefits? Don’t miss the latest episode…...
Social Security is not a Ponzi scheme, but it does have its funding challenges that need to be fixed....
I just wondered, how safe do you feel about your life now? I worry about people having access to my banking information through access to my social security account information. I'm worried they'll re...
FROM THE ARTICLE: What’s on my Social Security statement? It gives a personalized account of your earnings, benefits. By Andy Markowitz and Phil Pruitt, AARP. ➡️ Updated March 07, ...
FROM THE ARTICLE: Acting Social Security Chief Says Agency Moves Will ‘Prioritize Customer Service’. Dudek addresses spending cuts, office closures, data privacy fears in response to AARP ...
There is a good chance someone you know will not get their Social Security check in the next one to three months....
Workforce cuts may delay benefits, shut down offices and create problems for retirees who rely on government assistance....
To maximize Social Security Fairness Act benefits, retirees will have to minimize unexpected tax burdens....
Former SSA Commissioner O’Malley warns of potential system collapse as Democrats rail…...
FROM THE ARTICLE: AARP Urges Members to Contact Congress Now to Protect Social Security. Older Americans continue to raise concerns about payments, customer service. By Andy Markowitz, AARP. Published...
The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at the numbers and why they matter....
SSA.gov - Press Release 02/25/2025 - Social Security Announces Expedited Retroactive Payments and Higher Monthly Benefits for Millions- Actions Support the Social Security Fairness Act from the link ~...
Millions will be affected by new rules that boost Social Security benefits. But if you qualify, there may be knock-on effects on your retirement cash flow....
FROM THE ARTICLE: AARP calls for reassurances from SSA on commitment to customer service. By Andy Markowitz, AARP. Published February 28, 2025. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans...
I submitted my application, in New York, for social security retirement benefits on October 22, 2024 for my benefits to start in February. I haven't heard anything from the social security office. The...
Social Security payments are a relied upon source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing make sure you don’t make these four mistakes....
The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you....
By slashing staff and tinkering with its internal computer systems, the Trump Administration is likely to make Social Security less efficient, not more....
Here's how to find out if you'll pay tax on your Social Security benefits....
One of the most misunderstood Social Security issues is how working past age 62 affects retirement benefits....
A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement....
Check this of 10 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed to see if your location is closing....
They are about to gut Social Security Administration people. We got here because Americans voted Trump in office. His project 2025 is real and people ignored it. Now it's happening. What is AARP going...
Very concerning. Just said not available at this time. Finally got signed in later on. Probably was Musk and his minions rifling through everyones confidential sensitive information. Terrifying what i...
The Social Security Administration will start paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April....
SSA.gov - Social Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update (02/25/2025)...
Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these....
Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees....
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act....
So if impropriety actions occur and data is compromised the DOJ will uphold the law and protect us? Seriously? The DOJ that Trump has inserted a MAGA Loyalist. The same group that is loyal to what Mus...
While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges....
I just had the weird experience of seeing two emails from Social Security in my "spam" folder. The first one titled "Help Us Slam theScam" seemed legitimate so I clicked the "it's okay" button. The se...
FROM THE ARTICLE: By Andy Markowitz, AARP. Published October 10, 2018. Updated December 23, 2024. Nearly 5.8 million people received Social Security survivor benefits in November 2024. These monthly p...
More money means more opportunities and financial stability for current retirees and future retirees....
Michelle King replaced as acting commissioner by Leland Dudek after King refused to comply…...
DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said....
There’s a lot happening in the federal government, and American retirees could see changes in their budgets and benefits as a result....
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees....
FROM THE ARTICLE: Most older Americans count on monthly benefits as their largest source of income. By Kenneth Terrell, AARP. Published February 20, 2025. The acting head of the Social Security Admini...
I’m still 10-12 years (12 years is my full SS retirement age) from my retirement. I honestly can’t wait to not be in a hospital all day but I’m always worried that I won’t do i...
Mass deportations could mean less money for already meager Social Security trust funds....
Just released today, this informative letter from the new Acting Commissioner of the SSA. Seehttps://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-02-19 It addresses his own commitment to Social Security...
It doesn't seem that processing times are extraordinarily long such that there is a systemic problem (there is a problem but this is not it). A few thoughts on this: 1 - This article at SSA indicates ...
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries in February when their January 2025 payments arrive....
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic....
How is AARP responding to Elom Musk and DOGE accessing SSA files and personal information? This is an all out assault on our retirement system that we have paid into all of our working lives! If DOGE ...
FROM THE ARTICLE: 5 Ways to Stretch the Social Security COLA. Try these tips if the 2025 adjustment isn’t keeping up with your costs. By Diane Harris, AARP. *** There are 13 Comments on the AARP...
If you're working while receiving Social Security benefits, depending on your income you may be giving up some of the benefit, short term. The post Working While Receiving Social Security appeared fir...