A second amendment came on April 14, when the SSA announced that anyone wishing to apply for Social Security or make account ...

The bill passed by the House would raise the standard deduction by up to $4,000 for those 65 and over, starting in 2025 to ...

There are stricter identity verification requirements for new Social Security applications and account changes. Social Security isn't always the easiest program to navigate because it's constantly ...

Millions of Americans have started to or will soon see significant changes in their Social Security benefits as new laws and policies take effect in March 2025. Many individuals will be thrilled ...

June 2025 will witness a historic milestone for the U.S. Social Security program as the average retirement check surpasses $2 ...

A program like Social Security is apt to undergo changes from year to year. And 2025 has been no exception. At the start of the year, Social Security benefits rose 2.5% thanks to a cost-of-living ...

And while there are no major policy changes to Social Security, there are still some important changes for both retirees and workers to be aware of. Each year, there are several inflation-based ...

There have been important changes to Social Security since the start of the year. The Social Security Fairness Act could lead to higher benefits for a few million retirees. The program’s wage ...

While people pay into the Social Security system most of their working lives, these benefits aren't guaranteed for life, and ...

The Social Security Administration also announced that, as of March 31, it will expedite the processing of all direct deposit change requests to one day, whether they are made online or in person.

Social Security has undergone some key changes this year already. If President Trump gets his way, another major change could arrive. DOGE involvement could also lead to additional shake-ups.