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 And Why I Delayed My Social Security Until Age 70
We carefully adjusted our living expenses so that we could be satisfied with less income compared to our working years. It also helped that we had some control over the hours we worked and that our work involved helping people. Both of these conditions helped us enjoy our semi-retirement more.
Retiring on Social Security Alone in 2025? Here's the Monthly Income You May Be Looking At
If you're coming up on your retirement date without a lot of money in savings, you're not alone. Many people struggle to build savings for retirement due to a variety of factors, from sluggish wages to medical bills and other unforeseen expenses that get in the way of steady IRA or 401 (k) contributions.
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Social Security retirement benefits are usually straightforward. You work for years. You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. You receive the benefits. Easy-peasy, right? However,
You Can Apply For Social Security Early, But There's One Catch You Should Know
Applying early for your Social Security benefits is doable, but the financial hit you're likely to take may make it less worth it.
2 Little-Known Social Security Rules Everyone Needs to Know by the Time They Reach 62
When you claim Social Security has a big impact on how much you'll receive each month. If you claim early, you might end up regretting the reduction to your benefit. These two rules can help in cases where you wish you had delayed Social Security a bit longer.
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
Those who applied for Social Security and were denied due to government pension offset rule or windfall elimination provision ...
Will President Trump's Moves in His First Week Back in Office Impact Social Security?
The 45th President of the United States is now the 47th. And he hit the ground running. President Donald Trump issued a ...
Social Security Update: Payments of Up to $5,108 to Be Paid This Week
Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.
How Much Could Trump’s Social Security Pick Impact Your Benefits? What to Expect in 2025
President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for ...
2 Social Security Changes That Could Hurt You Financially in 2025
Social Security's earnings test limits also rose in 2025. This year, seniors who work and collect benefits will be able to ...
The New Social Security Law May Boost Your Benefits—What One Expert Wants You To Know
Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness Law will bring and the impact it could have on retirees.
How do you appeal a denial of Social Security benefits? Reconsideration process explained
Receiving a denial for Social Security benefits can be discouraging, but it doesn't mean the end of your journey. The Social ...
Social Security Is Set to Run Out of Money in 2034. Here's Why That's Probably Too Optimistic.
Social Security has two other funding sources: benefit taxes on some seniors and interest income earned on money in the ...
I’m 63 and tried claiming Social Security early, but it was declined because I’m still working. Is that allowed?
Dear Help Me Retire, I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits. I am ...