The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far.

It has nothing to do with Social Security's funding crisis. Instead, the Social Security Fairness Act will increase benefits for 2.8 million Americans that some say have had their checks unfairly reduced over the years. As a result, these seniors are now entitled to back pay. Here's what we know so far.

The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

If you're eligible to suspend your benefits, you aren't required to pay anything back, as benefits are just on pause instead of canceled completely. Another benefit is you don't have to submit a form to suspend your benefits -- you can just call the SSA and they can take care of the rest for you.

The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention,

Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks.

In 2025, the Social Security program in the United States is set to undergo major changes, impacting over 73 million individuals.

Social Security checks worth up to $5,108 are being sent today, marking the first payout to reflect the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This adjustment aims to counteract inflation, bringing a modest increase from the 2024 maximum of $4,