Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded

What Will Happen to Social Security After Trump Takes Office?
Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.
Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
When Is the Best Time to Start Collecting Social Security Benefits?
Deciding when to begin collecting Social Security benefits isn't an easy decision. Here are some factors to consider.
How a second Trump term could affect Social Security benefits
Though President-elect Donald Trump has often promised to protect Social Security, he has not explained exactly how he would save the beloved – but financially troubled – entitlement program. Nor did he take any meaningful steps to shore up Social Security during his first term in the White House.
Social Security Update: When New Benefits Will Go Into Effect
The House approved the bill and ultimately reversed the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision.
Taxing Social Security: From Reagan To Trump
Two Tax Notes contributing editors examine the history of taxing Social Security benefits and former President Trump’s proposal to stop taxing them.
Social Security Benefits Get a COLA in 2025, but It Comes With Bad News for Retirees
Social Security benefits will arguably lose buying power next year because the 2.5% COLA understates inflation.
Full List of Democrats Who Voted Against Expanding Social Security Benefits
The bill received wide bipartisan support to get rid of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision.
House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.
The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.
What's the future of Social Security benefits?
Social Security may become insolvent as early as 2035. President-elect Donald Trump previously vowed tax cuts for seniors. But is this the best solution?
Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, but don't bank on it yet
Tax experts advise a 'wait-and-see' approach to planning when it comes to Trump's campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other ...
Social Security update: December direct payment worth $943 goes out in 15 days
December’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 15 days.
Texas one of dozens of states not to tax Social Security in 2025. But there will be changes
A new report by GoBankingRates.com reveals that Texas is one of 41 states that will not tax Social Security Benefits benefits ...
Social Security Is Getting a Shakeup in 2025. Here's What to Expect
To qualify for Social Security as a retiree, you need to earn 40 work credits in your lifetime, at a maximum of four credits ...
Social Security Deposits of up to $4,873 To Be Paid Out This Week
Social Security checks worth up to $4,873 will be paid out later this week.