Americans’ most valuable asset isn’t stocks or a home. It’s Social Security | Analysis

In purely financial terms, the Social Security check you are getting now or have a right to receive when you are older is ...

First round of October Social Security payments issue in five days

An executive order that transitions federal government payments from paper checks to electronic payments went into effect on Sept. 30.

First round of October Social Security payments goes out in eight days

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as retirement age and the number of years paid into Social Security.

First round of October Social Security payments issues in three days

The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the first and ...

First round of October Social Security payments goes out in four days

The first round of October Social Security payments, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the first and 10th of a month will receive ...
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Feds Tie ‘Scattered Spider’ Duo to $115M in Ransoms

Beginning in 2022, EarthtoStar co-ran a bustling Telegram channel called Star Chat, which was home to a prolific SIM-swapping ...
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Social Security: How Much the Average Middle-Class Retiree Receives in Benefits at Age 80

On average, an 80-year-old receives $2,006.20 per month in Social Security retirement benefits, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data, as of December 2024. In comparison, the average ...

Priced out of traditional housing, more Americans are living in RVs

Moving into an RV may seem like a way to save money, but it can come with unexpected costs and trap families in a cycle of ...
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Social Security’s Biggest Lie: Why ‘Full Retirement Age’ Isn’t What You Think

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Be Aware: Social Security Full Retirement Age Went Up This ...
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After Paying Bills, Only $92 Remains: A 79-Year-Old's Social Security Reality Check

The woman, who posted her story on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity forum, explained that she receives $1,705 per month in benefits after her husband's passing. Both she and her husband began collecting ...
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4 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount. The reduction amount by claiming spousal benefits early is greater than if you claim standard ...
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Your 2026 Social Security Raise Is Set for a "Trump Bump" -- Here's How Much Extra You Can Expect

Most retired Social Security recipients rely on their monthly payout to cover at least some portion of their expenses. President Trump's tariff policy is believed to be pushing prices modestly higher, ...