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August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 25 days
August’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 25 days. SSI payments are ...
Social Security no taxes message on Trump bill raises eyebrows
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is sending mixed messages about whether most Americans are required to pay federal ...
SSA Confirms: On this date the Social Security wage garnishment will begin in July 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed that wage garnishment for some recipients will resume later ...
Millions of seniors will see smaller Social Security checks starting this month
This month, the Social Security Administration will begin withholding 50% of monthly checks from beneficiaries who received ...
Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you
The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
If You Plan to Receive Social Security in 2035, You Have to Prepare Yourself for This
The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire ...
My wife and I have $7,000 a month in pensions and Social Security, plus $140,000 cash. Can we afford to retire?
I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from ...
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
With an effective date of April 25 on the SSA's communication, it means the 90-day grace period is up as of July 24. The ...
Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
Social Security’s dirty little secret: A game of borrowing
The Social Security trust fund is not a real asset but a paper entry of IOUs that the government must borrow to cover, ...
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July Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 15 days
July’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 15 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on July 1.