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12/01/2025

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/11/29/social-security-payments-schedule-december-2025/87508130007/

Social Security payments for the month of December follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting January 2026.

11/18/2025

https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-foreclosure-florida-nation-housing-distress

As foreclosure rates climb across the United States, Florida has emerged as the hardest-hit state, and Tampa is at the center of the surge.

11/02/2025

Millions across the country will discover just how much their plans will cost when open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance plans begins on Nov. 1.

10/24/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/business/social-security-cola-cost-of-living.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income, will see the additional benefit starting in January.

07/29/2025

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2025/07/21/corn-sweat-adds-to-heat-wave-humidity/85308230007/ 'Corn sweat:' What is it, and how will it make the heat wave worse?

The process is officially known as evapotranspiration, which is how plants, including corn, release water v***r into the atmosphere.

07/24/2025

Social Security will keep mailing paper checks past the Sept. 30 deadline after pushback over cutting off unbanked recipients. Direct deposit is still encouraged, but no one will be forced to switch.

The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.

07/24/2025

SSA says phone waits are down to 6 minutes and field office times are shorter. They’re handling more calls—but some public data was removed, raising transparency concerns.

The SSA had backed off its announced drastic cuts to phone services in April.

07/23/2025

Trump’s new “One Big Beautiful Bill” didn’t repeal Social Security taxes; it created a temporary “senior bonus” deduction (up to \$6,000) for seniors age 65+ from 2025‑2028. This reduces some seniors’ taxes but doesn’t make benefits tax‑free, since Social Security has been taxed since 1984.

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and what you should withhold.

07/22/2025

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03/26/2025

Major service cuts are coming, including fewer staff, limited phone support, and office closures. If you’re planning to apply or need help with benefits, now is the time to act. We’re here to help guide you through the process.

Few agencies reach as far into Americans’ lives as the Social Security Administration. Many fear that the changes in the agency, part of President Trump’s push to overhaul the federal government, are eroding confidence in the nearly 90-year-old program.

12/20/2024

https://apple.news/ACeiLqXtYSEmW7e4nnH0_Qw

Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.