The bill passed by the House would raise the standard deduction by up to $4,000 for those 65 and over, starting in 2025 to ...

A second amendment came on April 14, when the SSA announced that anyone wishing to apply for Social Security or make account ...

June 2025 will witness a historic milestone for the U.S. Social Security program as the average retirement check surpasses $2 ...

While people pay into the Social Security system most of their working lives, these benefits aren't guaranteed for life, and ...

There are stricter identity verification requirements for new Social Security applications and account changes. Social Security isn't always the easiest program to navigate because it's constantly ...

Millions of Americans have started to or will soon see significant changes in their Social Security benefits as new laws and policies take effect in March 2025. Many individuals will be thrilled ...

A program like Social Security is apt to undergo changes from year to year. And 2025 has been no exception. At the start of the year, Social Security benefits rose 2.5% thanks to a cost-of-living ...

Amid a wave of changes to Social Security, it's perhaps more important than ever to know where to look for updates from the federal agency running it. While the Social Security Administration has ...

In the past month, the Trump administration has announced a flurry of changes at the agency that administers Social Security. Among these changes are plans to cut thousands of jobs, close offices ...

Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes. Those changes will take effect in coming weeks ...

Social Security has undergone some key changes this year already. If President Trump gets his way, another major change could arrive. DOGE involvement could also lead to additional shake-ups.