However, not everyone who is eligible will receive Social Security benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), a small portion of older Americans, about 3.3%, will never receive Social Security benefits, despite qualifying. This group is often referred to as “never beneficiaries.” Many people in the United States work for years, paying into Social … Read more
Thousands of people in the United States are at risk of not receiving their full Social Security benefits due to a federal law from 1983, called the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This law affects people who worked in public service jobs, such as teaching or government positions, and who also had pensions from jobs that … Read more
Starting in January 2025, Americans aged 67 and older who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will notice a change in their monthly payments. This increase is a part of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), which helps people keep up with inflation. What is the COLA and How Will it Affect Social Security Payments? … Read more