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You can use your Social Security number to apply for benefits, open bank and retirement accounts, file taxes, and find work. Making sure your SSN is legitimate and not being misused is vital, as worries about identity theft and data breaches keep growing. Not all combinations are authentic, but a legitimate SSN always has nine … Read more
It’s important to know what kind of steady income you may anticipate in retirement; not just how much you’ve saved. A significant portion of many seniors’ monthly income comes from Social Security, which many view as more than just a minor supplement. While it may appear to be just another government payment, it frequently provides … Read more
SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance, a type of benefit payment. Eligible beneficiaries often have the option to pick up one of the four monthly payments. Of course, you will need to continue to be eligible in order to do this. Note that you must have a qualifying handicap to get this disability payment. … Read more
Several major changes to the Social Security program have occurred in the first half of this year, such as the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), as well as the appointment of Frank Bisignano as the new Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Due to the Cost … Read more
The Social Security benefits of many retirees have increased as of July 2025. The Social Security Fairness Act, which was enacted on January 5, 2025, is the reason for this modification. Its goal is to provide full payments to those who were impacted by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). … Read more
It’s crucial to establish a retirement income plan if you’re retired or aim to retire soon. Social Security will be a major part of this plan for most people, so it’s significant to be knowledgeable about the most recent benefits info. The SSA recently revealed the annual COLA, one of numerous significant program changes for … Read more
Tuesday’s vote-a-rama saw the Senate pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a complete tax reform proposal supported by Republicans. With Vice President JD Vance’s lone vote, the bill passed 51–50. If a retiree’s income surpasses a very low threshold—$34,000 for singles and $44,000 for married couples filing jointly—up to 85% of their Social … Read more
The amount you get apiece month from Social Security may vary depending on when you apply for benefits. The FRA, or typical age, was 65. To achieve FRA in 2025, you essentially be at least 66 years and 10 months old. Your monthly payments will therefore be lowered if you file at age 65 this … Read more
Millions of people around the country are seeing a tiny increase in their July Social Security benefits due to the previously announced 2025 COLA. Payouts have been reflecting the rise since January, when it was set at 2.5 percent. The COLA is calculated annually by the SSA using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage … Read more
The distribution of Social Security benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, will take place in July 2025 and will be determined by the recipient’s birthdate and whether or not they also receive Medicaid. Payouts for Supplemental Security Income are typically made on the 1st of each month. Social Security payments are … Read more