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The Social Security crisis is coming one year earlier than we thought
The Social Security shortfall date just moved a little nearer. New federal projection released June 18 show the combined ...
Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70
If you have at least 35 years of earnings at or above the threshold, you may be in line for the maximum possible benefit in ...
Social Security's insolvency date is now a year earlier. Here's how it could impact your benefits.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll ...
Could you invest your own FICA taxes? The new Social Security proposal explained
Some supporters of Social Security privatization suggest allowing workers to invest a portion of their current contributions ...
Social Security Makes Major Change to Payments: What to Know
This includes Social Security payments, a small number of which are still issued via paper checks. Critics of the policy have ...
Third round of June Social Security payments goes out in five days
The third round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...
Social Security Administration a top target in imposter scams
The FTC’s 2024 data book reveals a staggering $12.5 billion lost to fraud last year. Consumer investigator Caresse Jackman ...
Map shows states that don't tax Social Security
Ending taxes on Social Security income has made headlines as the Trump administration looks for ways to reduce financial ...
Many people wait to take their Social Security benefits. In the Trump era, is that still the right move?
Shaken by the unpredictability of the Trump administration and other factors, some are claiming their benefits earlier than ...
Social Security’s Finances Erode Further, Risking Benefit Cuts
The nation’s key program for retiree benefits continues to see financing shortfalls. Unless Congress acts, those drops could ...
Social Security Trust Fund Reserves Could Be Depleted by 2034. What That Means for Benefits.
The trust funds that the Social Security Administration relies on to pay millions of U.S. retiree benefits could be depleted ...
Social Security changes direction after mass removals
The number of people collecting Social Security disability benefits has plateaued after a large drop off last year. Why It ...