So you think you know all you need to know about Social Security? If so, congratulations — you are in the minority when it comes to knowledge of the nation’s biggest retirement benefits program. A new study released by the Nationwide Retirement Institute found that … Read more
Due to the largest cost-of-living adjustment in nearly four decades, beneficiaries can expect an increase of 5.9 percent in their Social Security benefits this year. The Social Security Administration has been forced to raise benefits for the elderly by an average of $100 a month … Read more
In light of my current age of 60, I’m wondering if I’ll be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits in the future. It’s not like I didn’t buy them. In the name of who? The amount of Social Security FICA taxes withheld from your past … Read more
As part of the federal government’s response to COVID-19, the enhanced child tax credit for 2021 is a one-time benefit payment for parents. Every year, parents can apply for the child tax credit, but this benefit is typically only available to those who pay taxes. … Read more
Some tax experts have warned that the 2022 filing season could see some of the same problems that plagued the IRS in 2021 when several rounds of stimulus checks caused severe backlogs. According to a variety of social media posts, the government is about to … Read more
The provision of financial assistance to those affected by the global pandemic was one way to improve the situation. To help those in need, the Biden administration has devised a rescue plan that focuses on those who are low-income or unemployed. President Biden is the … Read more
Even if Congress does not pass legislation for additional stimulus checks, some Americans will be eligible for a $1,400 check this year. Due to a bitter fight between Republicans and Democrats in 2020 over stimulus checks, most Americans have already received their allotment. If you’re … Read more
After the pandemic’s devastating effects on low-income families, the Biden administration implemented these benefits. Those who are eligible for the $1,400 tax credit may receive it when they file their 2021 returns. According to Marca, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Letter 6475 in January, … Read more
It’s possible that Social Security will provide you with a sizable retirement income. Average monthly benefits for recipients are $1,657 at the moment, but if you earn more than the average worker, you may be eligible for a much higher benefit in the future. You … Read more
There is a lot of debate about Social Security in the United States. The program’s funding and administration, as well as its long-term viability, are the subject of endless debate, despite the general consensus that it is an absolute necessity. But there are structural and … Read more