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3 moments when waiting on Social Security pays more

For people approaching retirement or disability, the idea of "waiting" on Social Security can feel risky, especially as headlines warn about cuts, crises, and delays. Yet in several specific ...
Rolling Out

Social Security just made 5 major changes you need to know

The Social Security Administration has delivered significant improvements to its services during Fiscal Year 2025, according to a letter sent to Congress by Commissioner Frank Bisignano. The updates ...
The New York Times

Social Security Disability, a Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts. By Mark Miller Many older ...
Government Executive

A year after the Social Security Fairness Act, some retirees are still waiting for full benefits

On Jan. 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, repealing two onerous Social Security provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government ...
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Is your Social Security secure? 10 ways you could lower or lose your benefit

Social Security is designed to provide some financial stability to certain groups of Americans. But while it's virtually guaranteed to those groups, it can, in certain circumstances, be taken away.