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Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released payments to certain beneficiaries based on their birth dates and the year they first started collecting benefits. Specifically, payments went out today to recipients who were born between the 11th and 20th of any month and began receiving their benefits after 1997. This structured payment schedule helps the SSA manage payments to millions of Americans each month efficiently and predictably. However, individuals who started getting benefits before 1997 already received their payments earlier this month, as did those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Additionally, people born after the 20th of the month will need to wait until May 28 for their payments. The size of each person's Social Security payment depends on their lifetime earnings and the age at which they started collecting benefits.

In 2025, many Americans are choosing to turn their side hustles into full-time businesses due to ongoing economic challenges, such as high mortgage rates and steady interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Although the job market is holding strong, inflation remains a worry, and recent tariffs under President Trump have begun pushing up consumer prices. Because of these economic issues, financial experts see this year as an ideal time for individuals to turn creative passions into profitable businesses. Online marketplaces like Etsy are especially popular right now, offering sellers the chance to earn income through digital items, personalized products, and on-demand printing, making it easier than ever for people to capitalize on their talents and build their own financial stability.

A recent 2025 survey by ResumeTemplates.com found that more than half of American workers (56%) are thinking about changing jobs, mostly because they feel underpaid. High costs of living and slow wage increases have pushed many to look for better-paying opportunities. About 27% have already started their job search, with many considering switching to more stable, higher-paying industries, such as healthcare, finance, and technology. Even though most workers are positive about their next steps, there is a clear sense of urgency to improve their financial situation by seeking better career opportunities.

A recent survey by ResumeTemplates.com found that many American workers are looking for new jobs because of economic uncertainty and low wages. Over half (56%) of full-time workers plan to change jobs this year, with 27% already beginning their search. Workers feel their salaries aren't keeping up with rising costs from ongoing inflation. Even with these financial pressures, most job seekers (80%) are still hopeful they can find better opportunities. Beyond salary, today's workers especially value work-life balance, job security, and doing meaningful work when deciding on their next career move.

In 2025, more than half of U.S. workers are planning to change jobs because of economic challenges like inflation and wage stagnation. Many people feel they're not getting enough pay raises to match rising living costs, causing frustration and pushing them toward new opportunities. The concern about inflation, along with uncertainty around the upcoming presidential election, is making employees worry about their financial stability. Additionally, one in five workers is even considering switching to completely new industries, particularly healthcare, finance, and technology, seeking better job security and growth potential.

The Social Security Fairness Act has removed two rules, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which used to lower Social Security payments for certain retirees. These rules affected people who earned pensions from jobs such as teachers, firefighters, police officers, or other government careers where they didn't pay into Social Security. Before this change, those retirees had their Social Security benefits significantly reduced because of their government pensions. Starting with payments in January 2024, retirees who previously saw reduced benefits no longer face these cuts. This new law helps thousands of public sector retirees have greater financial stability during retirement.