Social Security, Trump

Social Security: What Changes Could Happen Under Trump?
Trump has pledged to end taxes on Social Security income, which could change payments for millions of Americans.
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1974, and Here's What It Is Now
Social Security retirement benefits have long been a financial lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of November 2024, over 54.2 million Americans were receiving them, and many rely on them for a significant portion of their retirement income.
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 you?
Some Social Security Recipients to Get Higher Benefits Under New Bill
Proposed legislation aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by eliminating the "marriage penalty."
Don't Claim Social Security at 62 Unless You Understand This
Specifically, you lose 5/9 of 1% of your PIA per month for up to 36 months when claiming early, then 5/12 of 1% for every month thereafter. That means signing up for Social Security at 62 can reduce your checks by up to 30%.
Prediction: This Is What the 2026 COLA Will Be for Social Security Benefits
It’s not uncommon for seniors on Social Security to collect those benefits for two decades or longer. But in that long a time frame, the value of a dollar can seriously erode due to inflation. That’s why Social Security’s automatic cost-of-living adjustments,
How Much Could Trump’s Social Security Nominee Impact Your Benefits?
President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?
Worried About Social Security Under Trump? What to Know About Claiming Early.
The program’s finances could take another hit if some of the president’s tax proposals are passed. What to know about claiming early.
4 Things That Could Remain the Same for Social Security Benefits Now That Trump Took Office
Now that Donald Trump is has started his second term as president, backed by a Republican-controlled House and Senate, there has been a lot of talk surrounding Social Security. Specifically,
Concerns grow over Social Security’s future
Social Security’s future is a growing concern as the program faces potential depletion by 2033. Reps. Mike Lawler and George Latimer are calling for a bipartisan commission to study the issue and find solutions to ensure the program remains viable for future generations.

Social Security, tax cuts

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 ...
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead
One of Social Security's best features is that its benefits are adjusted for inflation annually -- via cost-of-living ...
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Disabled Virginia woman faces eviction as Social Security continues to hold money it says she qualified for
The former office receptionist and warehouse worker was denied disability benefits from the Social Security Administration in 2021, reapplied the next year, and then waited, and waited.
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Social Security's future 'disturbing' says economist; unusual reforms needed
The recent enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, which increased retirement benefits for 2.8 million public sector ...
This Common Social Security Myth Leaves Too Many Retirees Struggling to Get By
Roughly 1 in 4 retirees have no savings, according to a recent Clever survey. There are several reasons for this, including ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 7 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in seven days.
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - Jan. 20-24, 2025
What You Need to Know. Brace yourself for a steep rise in Medicare Part B premiums. Find out how the 2025 increase will ...
$2,000 checks from Social Security in February 2025: find out if you get one and when
Having sent out all January checks, the Social Security Administration is now preparing to get February’s payments underway.