Social Security payment this week

First round of February Social Security payments goes out in 13 days
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 13 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Social Security payment this week: Up to $967 to be sent out
The maximum monthly SSI benefit for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, compared to $943 and $1,415, respectively, in 2024. The increase resulted from a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment that started at the first of the year.
Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments.
Florida Sees Drop in Supplemental Social Security Payments for Kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of recipients.
3 Harsh Social Security Truths to Come to Terms With
Key Points You need to know the truth about how much income Social Security actually provides. Future retirees must realize more people are taxed on Social Security benefits every year. Social Security’s faulty COLA formula has led to benefits losing
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...
How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as quickly as possible.
Here’s the Timeline for Social Security Cuts — and What Lawmakers Can Do to Avoid Them
There’s a rumor circulating that Social Security is headed toward bankruptcy. And thankfully, that rumor isn’t true. Social ...
Worried About How President Donald Trump's Social Security Plans Could Affect Your Retirement? Do These 4 Things to Prepare Now.
Those who are unable to work in retirement may be eligible for other government benefits, depending on their income.
Suze Orman warns U.S. workers on Social Security, 401(k) change
Related: Suze Orman warns Social Security recipients of a looming threat. Substantial contributions to employer-matching ...
Here are changes Americans would make to close Social Security's financing gap
Social Security benefits may be reduced in the next decade due to a financing shortfall. A new survey asks Americans how they ...
CNN’s Bakari Sellers, left-leaning pundits spark outrage after seemingly blaming Trump for DC plane crash
CNN commentator Bakari Sellers and two other prominent left-leaning commentators with significant followings on social media ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Here's the Projected Increase for 2026
By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...
Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze
Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.