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What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
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What is Social Security and how does it work?
Social Security is touted by the government as “one of the most successful anti-poverty programs” in American history.
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Some workers qualify for a maximum Social Security retirement benefit. But even people with moderate earnings can increase their checks
A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2025 will push Social Security benefits up for all beneficiaries, including high earners.
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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment: How much will recipients get in 2025?
Tens of millions of retirees will see a modest increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
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House may force vote on bill to eliminate rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits
House lawmakers have the signatures they need to prompt a vote on a bill that would eliminate rules limiting Social Security income for pensioners.
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What is COLA for Social Security?
Each year the Social Security Administration announces a Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Here’s what it is and how it is calculated.
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‘Was my Social Security number stolen?' Answers to common questions on the National Public Data breach
As a new massive data breach has prompted many Americans to wonder if they’ve been personally affected. Here’s what experts say is best to do now.
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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.6% in 2025, new estimate finds
The latest government data shows inflation is subsiding, which points to a lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2025, a new estimate finds.
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‘Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds
Social Security Administration budget issues have contributed to a “customer service crisis,” with some beneficiaries receiving too much or too little money.
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As Social Security faces looming fund depletion, there's fierce debate over whether a commission can help
As Social Security’s trust funds run low, Congress seems to be at a standstill on the issue. Some say a bipartisan commission is the answer.
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Top baby names in Texas in 2023 revealed
The names have literally been counted in Texas. The Social Security Administration released the official list of the Top Five Baby Names in Texas for 2023 and Liam and Emma are tops.
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Social Security now expected to run short on funds in 2035, one year later than previously projected, Treasury says
A brighter economic outlook has helped push Social Security’s projected trust fund depletion date to a year later. But there’s still urgency for Congress to act.
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911 outages reported in parts of at least four states
Residents in at least four states across the United States reported 911 service interruptions Wednesday evening, police said.
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AT&T is investigating a leak that put millions of customers' data on the dark web
AT&T customers experienced an hours-long cellular outage in February, which the company clarified was not from a cyberattack.
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Social Security Administration to remove food assistance as barrier to accessing certain benefits
Starting Sept. 30, food assistance from family and friends, plus community support, will no longer count against eligibility for SSI benefits.
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As Republicans propose to raise the Social Security retirement age, here's how benefits may change
Republicans and Democrats show opposing views on how to address Social Security and Medicare in new budget proposals. Here’s what beneficiaries need to know.
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House Republican budget calls for raising Social Security retirement age
The budget was released by a group of 170 House GOP lawmakers.
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Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There's growing support in Congress to change that
Social Security rules aim to make it so benefits reward all workers equally. There’s growing support in Congress to revisit how the program pays public workers.
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Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024. That’s far less than this year’s historic boost and reflects moderating consumer prices.
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Fact Check: Q&A on Looming Government Shutdown
The federal government is heading to a shutdown, if Congress doesn’t pass funding legislation by the time the clock strikes midnight on Sept. 30. A look at what that means and what government services could be affected.