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Social Security makes a big change to eligibility rules

Now, new changes to Social Security eligibility rules will take effect. The modifications are good news because they can make ...

Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees

The Social Security program will undergo several important changes next year, some of which will impact benefits for retired ...

No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...

Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by Democratic President Joe Biden and enacted in January, had an impact. It ...

What’s the average Social Security payment for August 2025? Plus: Changes for 2026

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Social Security Update: Major Payment Change Coming Next Month

Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of over 60 million Americans who rely on consistent benefit payments for ...

Social Security will end this service for routine tasks, affecting millions

The center estimates that the change “will force a total of 5.3 million additional in-person trips per year — a 17% increase ...

If you retire before starting Social Security, this change could make (or break) your retirement — do it ASAP

It’s easy to assume that a person’s retirement age and the age they start claiming Social Security neatly coincide. However, ...

Social Security Issues Update on Changes Impacting Recipients

The Social Security Administration announced a major update to its technological advancements on Wednesday as part of its larger mission, led by new Commissioner Frank Bisignano, to modernize the ...
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Ready or Not: Social Security Changes Rolling Out in 2025

For 2025, Social Security recipients who haven’t reached full retirement age (FRA) can earn up to $23,400 — an increase from $22,320 — before seeing any reduction in their benefits. For those reaching ...