Social Security isn't just a retirement income

Why Retirees' Average Take-Home Social Security Increase in 2025 Will Be 20% Lower Than They Might Expect
Less than six weeks remain before retirees will get a raise. Last month, the Social Security Administration announced that the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5%. The adjustment takes effect on Jan.
Planning for retirement: Here's how I expect to spend my Social Security checks
The idea of depending entirely on Social Security doesn't sit well with me. That's why I'm taking control now by building retirement accounts.
For Seattle-area residents, Social Security isn’t just a retirement income
When Sharon Callahan, 76, retired a decade ago, her finances were solid. The former professor at Seattle University had a 401 (k) and owned her condo. Between herself and her husband, Social Security would pay about $4,000 a month — enough to get by comfortably, she thought.
Working and Collecting a Social Security Benefit? Big Changes Are On the Way in 2025.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) isn't the only notable change to America's top retirement program in 2025.
Is it possible to retire comfortably on Social Security alone? We asked seniors.
USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.
Genius Ways To Make Money After Retirement (That Aren't Social Security)
More Americans past retirement age are staying in the workforce today. The Pew Research Center reports around 19% of people aged 65 and older are still working.
Average Social Security Benefits for 2024 Revealed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released data showing that the average Social Security benefit for a 67-year-old retired worker in 2024 is $1,883.50 per month. This amounts to roughly $22,
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 5 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries on Friday. The ...
There's Good News and Bad News About 2025's Social Security COLA
In 2022 and 2023, many seniors on Social Security struggled to keep up with surging bills. In 2025, costs are expected to ...
73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisers say.
Gen Xers say they are worried they may not receive their benefits at retirement age if Social Security funds are depleted.
Senate has 6 weeks to vote to lift Social Security for public workers. Will it?
Public sector workers are anxiously waiting to see if the Senate will vote to finally eliminate provisions that cut their ...
When Are December 2024 Social Security Payments Coming?
Anyone born between the 21st and 31st of any month will have their benefits paid on December 27. January payments for SSI and ...
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Living on Social Security in King County? Here’s what you need to know
Social Security is a critical safety net program that provides income to older individuals and people with disabilities.
What is the lump sum method for Social Security and how you can get it?
The lump sum method for Social Security offers a way for eligible individuals to receive retroactive benefits in a single payment. This option is typically available to those who h ...
No, the president cannot change Social Security
VERIFY readers asked if the president can change Social Security. Its tax rate and benefits are set by law, so it would take ...
Let's Get Real About Social Security and Immigration
For a majority of retirees, Social Security represents more than just a monthly check. This vital program provides a ...