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Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.

The short answer is that all Americans who qualify generally collect Social Security, even billionaires. Although billionaires don’t typically rely on Social Security to pay day-to-day expenses, many ...
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Do You Get a Social Security Raise if You're Collecting Spousal Benefits?

Spousal benefits are available if you are married or divorced after 10 years. Your spousal benefits can equal up to 50% of your husband or wife's standard benefit. COLAs can apply to Social Security ...

Social Security Benefits Get a 2.8% COLA. Here's How Much the Average Check Might Increase

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once ...
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WEP and GPO Repeal: How to Check if You're Owed a Retroactive Social Security Payment

The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in January 2025 was a landmark victory for millions of public sector retirees, but the good news doesn't stop with higher monthly checks. A key ...