"2024 Social Security Updates: Key Changes and Payment Schedules to Know"

In 2024, Social Security will undergo significant changes impacting both recipients and higher-wage earners. Benefits will increase by 3.2%, and the income threshold for retirees working while receiving benefits will rise, allowing them to earn more without affecting their Social Security. Additionally, the wage cap for Social Security taxes will increase from $160,200 to $168,600, meaning higher earners will pay taxes on an additional $8,400 of their income. This change will affect salaried employees and self-employed individuals differently, with the latter bearing the full tax increase. The system's fairness is debated, with some advocating for a higher wage cap or its complete removal.