Retirement may sound simple, but Social Security rules can make claiming benefits more complicated than many workers expect. One important rule can shrink a monthly benefit check if a person claims early and continues earning income from work. The rule is known as the retirement earnings test. It applies to people who claim Social Security … Read more
Many divorced women over 62 may be missing a Social Security benefit that could increase their monthly income. If a marriage lasted at least 10 years, a divorced spouse may be able to claim benefits based on an ex-spouse’s earnings record. This rule matters for women who earned less during marriage, spent years raising children, … Read more
The Social Security Administration is sending out its first payments for June, beginning with Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries on Monday, June 1, 2026. Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, SSI, disability, survivor, family, and retirement benefits should check the monthly payment schedule carefully to know when their money will arrive. Social Security payments … Read more
Working Social Security recipients could see a major financial boost under a new proposal aimed at changing how benefits are reduced for people who continue working after claiming early retirement. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina have introduced the Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act. The legislation would eliminate … Read more
Millions of Americans will receive Social Security payments in June 2026, including retirees, people with disabilities, and low-income beneficiaries who qualify for Supplemental Security Income. For SSDI recipients, the exact payment date depends on when they first began receiving benefits and, in most cases, their birth date. The Social Security Administration sends monthly payments to … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will get their regular benefit payments in June 2026. The first payment of the month will go to SSI recipients on Monday, June 1. Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefit payments will follow the regular Wednesday schedule later in the month. For most … Read more
Millions of Americans receive Social Security payments every month, but not everyone gets paid on the same day. The payment date usually depends on the recipient’s birth date, with most benefits sent on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month. For June, recipients should check their birth date to know when their money … Read more
For many retirees, Social Security feels like a simple decision: choose when to file, submit the paperwork, and wait for the monthly checks to begin. But retirement experts warn that this one decision can have a huge impact on lifetime income. In some cases, choosing the wrong filing age may cost retirees an average of $182,000 over … Read more
Social Security remains one of the most important sources of income for older Americans, but confidence in the program is weakening. Nearly 71 million Americans rely on Social Security payments, and many workers and retirees now fear that future benefits could be reduced. These concerns are growing as new projections show the Social Security trust … Read more
A new Social Security proposal is gaining attention because it would limit yearly benefits for some high-earning retirees. The plan is designed to help address Social Security’s long-term funding problem while protecting most lower and middle-income beneficiaries. The proposal comes from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a Washington, D.C. think tank. Its plan, … Read more