Even with new rules, Social Security overpayments can leave you on the hook for big payments, reduced benefits and garnishments.

The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...

In 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. From cost of living ...

Social Security will see several changes in 2025 that will impact the nearly 73 million Americans who rely on the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue a 2.5% cost-of-living ...

It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at least a year for the money.

There were two Social Security policies that impacted a select number of earners who benefit from a public pension that is based on work that was not covered under Social Security: The Windfall ...

While people pay into the Social Security system most of their working lives, these benefits aren't always guaranteed, and you can end up losing them in certain situations. In particular ...

The Social Security Fairness Act adds to Social Security's benefit costs when the program's funding is already running low. If you're worried about your future benefits, or think you're eligible ...

The Social Security Fairness Act makes it possible for those who opted out of Social Security at some point during their career to receive more retirement benefits. It does this in two ways. First, it ...

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President Biden on Sunday signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. "Americans who have worked ...

Combined income is defined as adjusted gross income (AGI) plus nontaxable interest plus one-half of Social Security benefits. The chart below shows the taxable portion of Social Security benefits ...