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TheStreet.com on MSN · 1h

New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits

It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").

The Motley Fool on MSN · 1d

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 adjustment (COLA) in effect, the average benefit has climbed to $1,976 per month. That's about $49 higher than the average in December 2024.

2025 COLA Shortfall: Why Social Security Retirees Are Losing Spending Power

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough to keep up with rising prices. Their monthly checks don't go as far as they used to,

Social Security payment schedule for Feb. 2025

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

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.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 9h

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.

Hosted on MSN · 7h

Social Security payment schedule for february 2025: Dates and keys

In February 2025, the U.S. Social Security Administration continues its systematic approach, ensuring beneficiaries receive their payments based on birth dates.

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Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout

Retired Middlebury, Connecticut, school teacher Bill Callahan waited 40 years for Congress to pass a bill to eliminate the ...

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Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?

Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one ...

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Trump freezes federal aid: What it means for Social Security, Medicare, universities and more

President Donald Trump has frozen $3 trillion in federal funds until his administration completes a full spending review.

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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.

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