Among the other Social Security changes coming in 2025 are a smaller cost-of-living adjustment at 2.5%, down from 3.4%; an increase in maximum taxable earnings from $168,000 to $176,100; and appointment-based services at Social Security offices nationwide.

The decision about when to claim Social Security benefits has become increasingly complex, especially with concerns about the program’s future stability. While the full retirement age is 67 for most Americans,

To claim full Social Security benefits an American must reach the age of 70 but it is possible to claim them earlier, although the rates change, so how much will you get if you sta

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% beginning in 2025. The wage base limit will increase to $176,100 in 2025. Only income up to that wage base limit is subject to Social Security tax. One thing people quickly notice about Social Security is that change is virtually inevitable.

Social Security is the U.S. government's biggest program; as of June 30, 2024, about 67.9 million people, or one in five Americans, collected Social Security benefits. This year, we're seeing

Although Social Security has been around for decades, it's common for some of the program's aspects to change from year to year. For example, seniors on Social Security are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living adjustment,

Trump opposes Social Security benefit cuts, raising the full retirement age, and increasing payroll taxes. Some of his proposals could accelerate the timeline for Social Security running out of money.

The Social Security Administration has announced several changes for 2025 that will impact millions of Americans. One of the most significant adjustments is the increase in the maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security.