Social Security

Social Security plays a vital role in supporting retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors across the United States. In 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit stands at $1,978.77, but this amount varies significantly depending on where you live. Additionally, changes to Social Security taxes may impact workers’ paychecks, especially for high earners. Here’s a look … Read more

Millions of retirees and Social Security recipients are set to receive increased benefits in March 2025, with some eligible for payments as high as $5,108 per month. The boost is attributed to inflation adjustments, delayed retirement credits, and recent legislative changes that enhance Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries. Here’s a complete breakdown of eligibility … Read more

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk recently made controversial remarks about Social Security, calling it “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.” His statement, made during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, sparked a fierce backlash, notably from Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), who accused him of attacking vulnerable populations while benefiting from government funding. … Read more

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see an increase in their payments starting in March 2025, thanks to the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This adjustment, designed to keep pace with inflation, provides a critical financial boost to retirees, disabled individuals, and other Social Security recipients. The Social Security … Read more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a major workforce reduction, with plans to cut approximately 7,000 jobs—more than 12% of its total staff. This move, which is part of a broader federal workforce reduction under the Trump administration, has raised concerns about longer wait times, office closures, and disruptions in benefits processing for millions … Read more

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Social Security reform. The law repeals two controversial provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—which have historically reduced benefits for millions of retirees, particularly those who worked in public sector … Read more

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a growing backlog of appeals, leaving nearly 300,000 Americans in limbo as they await decisions on their disability benefits. This bottleneck in the appeals process is creating financial hardships for individuals who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to meet their basic … Read more

Washington, D.C. – The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits has increased once again, affecting millions of Americans planning for retirement. In 2025, the FRA will be 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959. This gradual shift is part of the Social Security Amendments of 1983, designed to account for … Read more