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Is Social Security's full retirement age increasing in 2025?

For those born in 1959, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security is indeed increasing to 66 years and 10 months in 2025. This gradual increase is part of a plan enacted by Congress in 1983 to account for longer life expectancies and ensure the program's long-term stability. Understanding this change is crucial for anyone planning their retirement, particularly those born in 1959 or later, who are directly impacted by the age adjustment.

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Is there really a Social Security bonus? Understanding benefits and maximizing payments

According to the Social Security Administration, there is no official 'bonus' program that pays extra to retirees. However, circulating rumors often confuse legitimate methods of maximizing monthly payouts with one-time, secret checks. The idea that there is really a Social Security bonus often stems from a misunderstanding of how delayed retirement credits and other benefit calculations work.

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Is there a 2025 senior allowance?

In 2025, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase by 2.5%. While there is no single program called a “2025 senior allowance,” many federal and local initiatives provide financial aid, healthcare, and other valuable resources for older adults.

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