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Social Security update: First round of November payments worth $4,873 goes out in eight days

The first round of November Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in eight days.

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Social Security November 2024 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks

It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.

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No Social Security Payment Is Going Out This Week. Here's Why

Social Security recipients are paid according to their birth date, except from those who have been claiming Social Security since before May 1997 or who collect Supplemental Security Income. Both of these groups are most often paid in the first week of the month.

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This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 66

The age at which you file for Social Security will directly affect the size of your checks. Delaying benefits up to age 70 will increase your monthly payments. Filing at 66 can be a smart compromise between claiming early and delaying.

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Beware of This “Tax Torpedo” That Comes Along with Social Security

Insights The Social Security "Tax Torpedo" can be a huge surprise for many people. The good news is that you can find loopholes around this surprise. Millions rely on social security to enjoy a better life during retirement.

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5 Ways the 2024 Election Could Reshape Social Security

Both candidates offer slightly different paths forward, with projections showing a potential shortfall for social security. Learn more here.

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I Used to Think 62 Was a Terrible Age to Claim Social Security. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

Why I'm now on board with an earlier filing. A big reason I used to think filing for Social Security at 62 was disastrous is that many Americans lack retirement savings in a very

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Social Security 2025: Best Benefits for 62, 66 and 70 Year of Age

Many Americans rely on Social Security as part of their retirement income, and several updates in 2025 will affect most retirees’ monthly benefits. It’s important to stay on top of these updates so that you know what to expect next year.

Here’s Why You’ll Get Two (or More!) Social Security Checks in November

Yes, you read that right—but there is a catch. We have all the details about the "extra" Social Security checks that you ...

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Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 in 24 days

December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, goes out to millions of beneficiaries in 24 days. Eligible ...

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I’m divorced, 69, and my Social Security is $690 a month. I have $10,000 in legal bills. Should I borrow from my IRA?

I am retired, and receive $690 in Social Security a month. My ex and I filed separate taxes. Last week, my divorce was ...

Here Are Two Major Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know Heading Into 2025

The annual wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income subject to Social Security payroll taxes. For 2025, the new ...

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Is your Social Security number at risk? Signs someone might be stealing it

With most of your life attached to these nine numbers, your Social Security number (SSN) is incredibly important to keep safe. That’s why it is crucial to pay attention to signs that your SSN may ...

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Next President's Social Security Dilemma

While both major-party nominees, Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, have campaigned on multiple fronts to win the votes of the American electorate, ...