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Millions of retirees can expect to see their August Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, in just two days. The first round of Social Security payments typically are sent out the second Wednesday of every month with the next two rounds to follow on subsequent Wednesdays. This month, […]

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in two days

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit in 2024 is $4,873 per month. There's a maximum benefit because there is a wage base limit. You only get credit for, and pay taxes on, earnings up to the wage base limit. Seniors may get a check as high as $4,873 from Social...

This Is Absolutely the Biggest Social Security Check Any Senior Will Get This Year

The New Republic

Donald Trump took his authoritarian threats in a dark new direction during two new public appearances. He suggested our next election might be our last, reiterated in advance that the election will be rigged against him, and admitted all the post-assassination “unity” talk was nonsense, openly declaring: “Maybe I’ve gotten worse.” We talked to Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of the “Lucid” newsletter and the book Strongmen, who helps illuminate how Trump’s form of politics requires keeping his followers in a frenzy of excitement about what the authoritarian leader plans to inflict on their imagined enemies. Listen to this episode here.

Trump’s Mental State Suddenly Takes a Darker Turn: “I’ve Gotten Worse”

The Social Security payment schedule is a little different for August, and the second round of checks are headed out next week -- more than a week after the first payments were sent out. We'll fill you in when you can expect to see your payment hit your bank account. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

August's Social Security Check Is on the Way: Here's When You'll Get It

The Motley Fool

Claiming benefits early gives you more time to enjoy them, particularly during a time when you're likely to be healthier and more active.

The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced plans to distribute over $900 million in delayed payments for disabled individuals eligible under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The substantial sum will recompense eligible individuals who were incorrectly paid less over the past decade. The origins of these underpayments, which total...

SSA to correct underpayments with $900 million distribution

A recent survey suggests that many Americans will be surprised by Social Security changes coming in 2025.

2 Big Social Security Changes in 2025 May Surprise Most Americans

Millions of beneficiaries can expect to see their September Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, on Aug. 30. SSI payments are given to those living with a debilitating disability that affects one’s income, according to the Social Security Administration. Filers need to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits […]

Social Security update: September direct payment worth $943 goes out in 25 days

With the current election cycle and the continued focus on issues like inflation and the national debt, many people are wondering what will happen with Social Security. While it’s hard to predict what will happen in the long term — and much could change depending on factors such as who wins the election and what happens with the economy — looking at short-term changes to Social Security is generally more straightforward. That’s because Social Security benefit increases follow a formula known as a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

What a Middle-Class Social Security Check Could Look Like in 2025

The US Sun

YOU may have noticed that a new trend has emerged when it comes to plane travel. People are doing what they call raw-dogging while in the air but some are confused by the concept. Here’s everything you need to know. What is ‘raw-dogging’? Raw-dogging is a new viral trend which is taking the world of […]

What is ‘raw-dogging’ and why are people doing it on planes?

Hyundai has issued two recalls covering nearly 40,000 vehicles. The automaker is recalling more than 38,000 2024 Sonotas because the software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. It is recalling 1,488 Genesis 2024-2025 GV60 hybrid and 2025 GV80 vehicles. The rearview...

Hyundai issues two recalls affecting nearly 40,000 cars

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

TheStreet

Conway Gittens: I’m Conway Gittens reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s what we’re watching on TheStreet today. Wall Street begins a new week with a focus on economic data. Investors are keen to see if readings on consumer and producer prices nudge the Federal Reserve towards a ...

Retirees set for historic cost of living adjustment increase

In 2025, Social Security retirees are most likely going to get a raise. That's because cost of living adjustments (COLAs) are built into the benefits program. They have to be; otherwise, inflation would eat away at their benefits' value and leave them worth very little. Unfortunately, while seniors will be...

Get Ready for Some Bad News About Social Security's 2025 COLA

Fox Business

Social Security recipients will receive two checks this month, but it doesn't mean retirees are receiving extra money – it's due to a quirk in the system.

Some Americans to receive rare second Social Security payment in August

If you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to transfer money in the last six years, you may be eligible for a $2,500 payout. The proposed $15 million class-action settlement claims Cash App and its parent company Block failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a Payout. How to Submit a $2,500 Settlement Claim

Social Security benefit checks will get bigger or smaller depending on when you turn on the spigot. Holding off until age 70 will get you the fattest benefit checks -- if you can wait that long. Check with the Social Security Administration for the most accurate estimate of your future...

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

TheDailyBeast

A second image of JD Vance allegedly dressed as a woman in a blonde wig has been posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.The post reads simply: “a second photo has hit my inbox.”It appears to show a man in drag wearing the same wig and costume as in an earlier image said to have been snapped by a Yale classmate in 2012.a second photo has hit my inbox https://t.co/JRKIE9JHRD pic.twitter.com/4wIWF28mEU— matt (@mattxiv) August 12, 2024


A spokesperson for Donald Trump’s running mate did not deny that the first photo posted on X was authentic when approached for comment by the...

Second Photo Alleged to Show JD Vance in Drag Posted Online

GOBankingRates

Managing your finances in retirement can feel like a juggling act - or maybe walking the tightrope is a more apt circus analogy. And when that Social Security check comes in - it can be hard to know...

8 Bills You Should Pay With Your Social Security Check

NewsBreak

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

A \"record-breaking backlog\" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social...

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

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