Monthly Social Security payments began soon after the act was put into place, and amendments soon followed.
Year: 2022
Breaking Down the Social Security Lock-Box Act
The Social Security Lock-Box Act would ensure that any surplus in the Social Security Trust Fund would be held there for beneficiaries.
The History of Social Security Part 4: Social Security Numbers and Trust Funds
Our dive into the history of Social Security continues with a look at Social Security numbers and the first trust fund for the program.
The ‘Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022’ Sweeps the House
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 could help more Americans reach financial security in retirement.
Increase to the Full Retirement Age ‘Just a Benefit Cut’
Seniors could see an increase to the full retirement age used to determine Social Security payouts, but this could be a sneaky benefits cut.