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May 2025's second round of Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. Here's the monthly payment schedule.
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Trump reversed former President Joe Biden's overpayment and recovery rules by implementing a 50% clawback rate on a person's ...
Depending on your birthdate, traditional Social Security recipients will begin getting paid on May 14 this month, a bit later than usual.
A program as important as Social Security is apt to work its way into the news somewhat often. In the coming years, Social ...
In May 2025, certain Social Security recipients might notice an unusual influx of payments, with some receiving up to three ...
Deciding on an age to begin taking Social Security is one of the most important choices retirees will need to make. Filing at ...
President Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, but experts say the move could backfire.
Readers of my column know that IRA expert Ed Slott and his colleagues are among my major sources on the topic of retirement accounts. It’s their business to be up to date on the latest ...
Liam and Olivia have, for a sixth year together, topped the list of names for babies born in the U.S. in 2024.
In most cases, a deceased spouse's Social Security benefits transfer to the surviving spouse, but there are some specific considerations to keep in mind when determining who is ent ...
The Social Security Administration, which records every birth in the U.S., released the official list of most popular baby ...