When the Act was signed in 1935, it originally excluded farmworkers, domestic workers, and government employees.
Ida May Fuller , a legal secretary from Vermont, became the first person to receive a monthly retirement check on January 31, 1940. Her check was for $22.54 . SOCIAL SECURITY
Higher earners will pay more; the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax is rising to $184,500 in 2026. When the Act was signed in 1935, it
Social Security is often viewed as a simple retirement fund, but it functions more like a comprehensive insurance suite that protects people from birth to old age. Here are several interesting ways to frame a post about it, ranging from historical trivia to critical 2026 updates. 📜 Mind-Blowing Historical Facts Higher earners will pay more; the maximum amount
You can earn more while working and collecting benefits. If you are under full retirement age, you can earn up to $24,480 in 2026 before benefits are withheld.
Long before FDR, Revolutionary War figure Thomas Paine proposed a system in 1795 that would pay every citizen a stipend at age 21 to start their lives and annual benefits at age 50 to guard against poverty. 🚨 What's New for 2026?