Five benefits you can apply for on the Social Security website
Social Security Public Affairs continues to make it easier for the public to access programs and benefits. The website, SSA.gov, offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. Want to apply? See below for the latest options: You must be at least 61 years and 9 months,
Social Security Disability Insurance February 2025: Here's When You'll Get Paid
We're headed into February and next set of Social Security Disability Insurance payments will be heading out to recipients soon. Now that the 2.5% COLA boost has been in effect for a month now, beneficiaries likely know how much they should receive each month.
3 Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Social Security Benefits
A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said Social Security represents a major source of income for them, according to the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll. While that number fluctuates, it's the second-highest reading in the poll since it started in 2002.
Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
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.
What Is the February Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month they are due, so your February check is for January.
How are Social Security benefits impacted when you retire before full retirement age?
Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.
Social Security benefits increased by 2.5% in 2025. Why retirees may feel it's not enough
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.
How To Save Social Security — Pay More Taxes? Cut Benefits?
These proposals to save Social Security may require big changes, but a survey shows Americans want politicians to act. Are you willing to pay more taxes?
Social Security Benefits: What is the average monthly payment for a retired worker in 2025?
Social Security benefits have once again changed in line with inflation adjustments within the United States, so what is the average monthly payment for a retired worker in 2025 un
What days do Social Security disability benefits pay in February?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are crucial programs supporting over 7.8 million Americans. These programs provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities,
Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62, 65, or 70? A Comprehensive Study Provides a Very Clear Answer.
One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...
Do you rely on your monthly Social Security check to get by? Here are 3 simple money moves for US seniors as Trump takes the White House
President Trump has promised to protect Social Security, but has also floated the idea of cutting taxes on Social Security ...
How much Social Security benefits does the child of a deceased parent receive in 2025?
In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These ...