Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect.

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As part of the new Social Security Fairness Act, millions of people will receive a retroactive payment in addition to monthly Social Security benefit increases.

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The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.

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The changes have sparked concerns about the future of benefit payments, as prominent former workers at the SSA and lawmakers warn that the system, which paid out $1.5 trillion in benefits in 2024, ...