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Tell us your Social Security number, and we'll tell you what state it was issued in, at least if it was assigned before 2011! Here’s what the meaning of numbers in your Social Security number ...
There are an estimated 452,000 student loan borrowers age 62 and older with defaulted loans who are likely receiving Social Security benefits, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in January.
However, Social Security paid out $1.327 trillion in 2024 — more than it received — meaning it had to withdraw $103 billion from the trust fund, leaving $2.538 trillion.
For comparison, the average monthly Social Security benefit as of January 2025 was $1,976, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. A cut of 19% would amount to a reduction of $376 ...
Social Security is on track to deplete its trust funds by 2034, one year sooner than previously forecast, when the federal retirement program will be required to cut monthly benefits by about 20%.
The Social Security Administration will announce the official 2026 COLA this October, and retired workers are probably hoping for a big raise. On that note, the lastest 2026 COLA forecast comes ...
Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in June, but there is one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for June.
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 69 million people receive benefits each month, totaling around $1.6 trillion annually.
Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments arrive a little later than normal this month due to a quirk in the safety net program’s payment calendar.
The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis. Trustees say the projected shortfall in retirement benefits has risen to $25.1 trillion through 2099, up from $22.6 trillion a year ago.