Donald Trump and Social Security: 10 Things You Need to Know
Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our nation's retirees. But he's not oblivious to the fact that altering Social Security comes with potentially negative ramifications. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2013, Trump said:
Some Social Security Recipients to Get Higher Benefits Under New Bill
Proposed legislation aims to increase Social Security benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by eliminating the "marriage penalty."
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
How About We Delay Social Security In Return For A Delayed 401k Tax?
In return for America’s workers voluntarily delaying their earliest Social Security benefits from 62 to 72, the volunteers would get to delay taxes on 401 (k) withdrawals along with taxes on those withdrawals.
(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 3 Pitfalls for Retirees to Avoid in 2025
How the government taxes Social Security. Before we dive into how to avoid taxes on Social Security, you'll need a basic understanding of how Social Security benefits get taxed in
Which states are going to collect taxes on Social Security benefits in 2025
Social Security benefits are a crucial part of retirement income, but taxes can take a bite out of your funds. Understanding federal and state tax implications can help you keep more of your hard-earned money.
Trump Wants to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Benefits — but Will That Cause Even More Problems?
Social Security benefits can be taxable at the federal and state level. The income thresholds at which those taxes apply are very low. Eliminating taxes on Social Security could help seniors in
2 Painful Social Security Changes to Brace for in 2025
Social Security. Some of these are positive, such as the 2.8 million Americans who will receive larger benefits thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. However, not all Social Security changes expected this year are something to smile about.
3 Social Security Moves to Make in Early 2025
Why do I need to even think about Social Security, much less spend time focusing on it?" But the reality is that some of the Social Security moves you make during your working years could set you up for higher monthly benefits during your retirement years.
A Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers And Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
Social Security’s COLA is expected to drop in 2026 — but how low could it go?
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment is expected to shrink in 2026 and could be the lowest increase seen in a decade.
Suze Orman warns Americans on Social Security about a big problem
Personal finance media personality Suze Orman now shines the light on one huge miscalculation retired Social Security ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projected To Shrink Further in 2026
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that ...
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
For early retirees, using an annuity is one way to bridge the years between leaving the workforce and claiming Social ...
What the Social Security Fairness Act Means for You
Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.
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I Retired at 70: 6 Things I’m Doing Now After Donald Trump’s Win
After teaching high school Spanish for 38 years in Phoenix, Fernanda R. thought she had her retirement all figured out -- but ...