Social Security, SSI payments

Social Security Payment This Week: Up to $967 To Be Sent Out
This Friday, January 31, SSI payments will be made to claimants across the U.S. from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Usually, SSI payments are made on the
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in four days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in four days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.
Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify for Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.
Are You Eligible for the 2025 Maximum Social Security Benefits? Find Out Now
Fact checked by Giselle Cancio Social Security is many people's primary source of income after retirement, but not everyone will receive the maximum amount. In 2025, lifelong high earners who wait until age 70 to claim their benefits can qualify for up to $5,
First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 16 days
Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks.
When Are February 2025 Social Security Payments Coming?
Checks are issued throughout the month, based on the recipient's birth date or the duration of time they have been receiving benefits.
Here's Exactly How the 2025 Social Security COLA Affected Retirement Benefits
This is intended to help seniors and other Social Security recipients keep up with inflation and is based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the third quarter of 2024. While the 2.5% COLA isn't exactly news at this point,
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?
The Social Security Fairness Act is a terrible piece of legislation — here’s how to fix the problem
President Biden on Jan. 5, is a terrible piece of legislation.  It simply gives away money to some state and local workers — those who will now benefit unfairly from the progressivity of the system’s benefit formula and from benefits designed for nonworking spouses.
Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far.
Public service workers will benefit from the Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2024 promises significant financial relief for nearly 3 million retired public service employees in the U.S., addressing long-standing inequities caused by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules.
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Why Your 2025 Social Security Raise Isn't Really a Raise After All
If you collect Social Security payments, you may be pleasantly surprised when you get your first direct deposit or your first ...
Social Security boost may not come for more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.