As we approach 2025, changes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could significantly affect both new applicants and current beneficiaries. These adjustments are essential to keep up with economic changes like inflation, healthcare needs, and overall financial conditions in the country. The Social Security Administration (SSA) often updates policies to ensure SSDI payments remain relevant...
If you are receiving Social Security benefits but feel like your check is too low, there are options to get additional financial help. Many people don’t realize that they can combine Social Security with other benefits that can significantly boost their income. In 2025, there are several types of government assistance programs that you could...
Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends payments to nearly 73 million people across the country. These payments go to retired workers, survivors, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, and those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But when exactly will you get your payment? The SSA follows a specific schedule for distributing payments, based...
Social Security benefits play an essential role in supporting millions of Americans, with many families relying on these monthly payments for their livelihood. However, this December, there’s a change that beneficiaries need to be aware of. While the adjustment may seem confusing at first, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has planned to ensure payments are...
The “full retirement age” (FRA) for Social Security is set to rise again in 2025. This change means that those close to retiring will have to wait a little longer before they can claim their full benefits. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming increase and what it could mean for your retirement...
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their December retirement checks in just five days. For those who have retired at 70, their monthly check could be as much as $4,873. This payment is part of the final wave of December payments, which will be sent out on Tuesday, December 24. The regular Social Security...
For many retirees, Social Security benefits provide a steady income that helps cover monthly expenses. Receiving that check can give a sense of relief, knowing that your hard work over the years is finally paying off. However, there has been some confusion and concern lately about how much retirees will actually receive and when. It...
SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) — Weather experts are keeping a watchful eye on the radar as Southeast Michigan braces for snowfall that could make roads slippery from Thursday night into early Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts light snow starting Thursday afternoon, especially in areas north of I-69, where it could begin earlier. The snow will...
DETROIT – Police in Detroit are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide case after a fatal stabbing occurred on the city’s east side. The incident happened on April 3, 2024, in the 15200 block of Mack Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the victim, who had died from multiple...
A semi-truck bumped into a picketing Amazon worker during a demonstration at a Detroit warehouse on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on December 19th outside the Amazon warehouse located on 8 Mile Road near Woodward Avenue, where Teamsters union members were protesting. According to Kevin Moore, President of Teamsters Michigan, the situation unfolded while the...