Did These 2022 Social Security Changes Slip Under Your Radar?

It's hard to believe that we're a solid month into 2022. But alas, we're deep in the throes of a new year, and that means Social Security has already undergone some key changes.

Some of those changes may be obvious. If you're collecting benefits already, you may have noticed that your January payday was a lot higher than the benefit you received in December. That's because Social Security got a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment in 2022, leaving seniors with higher benefits to enjoy.

But while it's hard to overlook a notably higher benefit, there are some Social Security changes that took effect this year that you may not have noticed. Here are some it pays to be aware of.

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