Extra money from Social Security this month

If you’ve been watching your Social Security or SSI payments closely (like most of us do), you might’ve noticed a little bump starting earlier this year. Yep—it’s real. The Social Security Administration gave everyone a 2.5% raise to help…

If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you’re probably keeping an eye out for when your next payment is coming in May 2025. The good news is, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a pretty…

If you’re on Social Security and your birthday falls between the 11th and the 20th of the month, your next payment is scheduled for May 14. And yep—you’ll notice it’s a little higher than last year. That’s thanks to this year’s COLA…

Alright, let’s talk about something that’s on your paycheck but easy to overlook: Social Security taxes. Every time you get paid, a chunk of your earnings goes straight to Uncle Sam to fund Social Security—but only up to a certain point. In…

If you’re on Social Security, you’ve probably heard the news: the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (or COLA) is going to be 2.5%. Now, that might sound like a small win—but when you really look at the numbers, many folks are wondering: “Is…

If you’re on Social Security or SSI, you’re probably wondering when your next payment is coming. Let’s break it down for April 2025, plus some extra info about other payments like stimulus checks or tax credits that might apply to you.…

If you’re one of the millions of people receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you’ll want to know what’s coming your way in April 2025. There are some updates this year that could affect how much you get, when you…

If you’ve worked your whole life in public service—maybe as a teacher, police officer, firefighter, or in any local or state government job—you probably already know this: Social Security hasn’t always played fair. And if you also had a…

If you count on Social Security—whether you're retired, disabled, or helping a family member who is—you already know how important that monthly check can be. It’s what helps keep the lights on, the fridge full, and the peace of mind intact.…

If you’re relying on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you probably know how important it is to keep track of when your payments are coming. After all, it’s your lifeline for managing monthly bills, right? So, let’s…