The 2025 Social Security wage base (also called the contribution and benefit base) is the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax in […]
Author: Eli Alfred
September 2025 Social Security Payments: Dates and Details
In September 2025, Social Security (retirement, disability, survivor) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments follow the standard schedules with one notable adjustment. This article lays […]
August 2025 Social Security Payments in Georgia: Dates and What to Expect
In August 2025, Georgians receiving Social Security (retirement, disability, survivors) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) should know when to expect payments and how that month’s […]
Why a Social Security COLA May Be Smaller in 2026
The idea of a smaller Social Security COLA in 2026 has caught attention because inflation has cooled and Medicare premiums may climb. Many beneficiaries wonder: […]
What Is Social Security? A Complete Guide to U.S. Benefits
Social Security is a federal program that provides financial protection for millions of Americans. It delivers benefits to retirees, people with disabilities, survivors of deceased […]
Schumer’s Social Security Bill: What You Should Know
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a new proposal often referred to as the “Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act”, aimed at undoing […]
Social Security Increase in September: What Changes in 2025
Social Security increase in September often raises questions about whether benefit boosts or payment changes happen midyear, especially around September. Officially, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for […]
Social Security Tax in 2025: Rates, Limits, and What You Pay
The Social Security tax is a payroll tax that funds the U.S. Social Security system (OASDI: Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance). In 2025, the Social […]
Social Security COLA Announcement Date: When the Increase Is Revealed
The Social Security COLA announcement date is a key moment for millions of Americans waiting to see how much their benefits will rise. Every year, […]
How much money can you make on Social Security at age 66?
If you claim Social Security at age 66 and continue working, how much can you earn before your benefits are reduced? This question is crucial […]