WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the official payment schedule for August 2026, giving millions of beneficiaries a clear timeline for when their monthly benefits …
SSA Confirms the Exact August 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has some of the oldest national political leaders in its history, yet many older Americans continue to face growing financial and healthcare …
Why Many Older Americans Continue to Face Financial Challenges Despite an Older Political Leadership Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The window for addressing Social Security’s long-term financial challenges is narrowing, and new analyses suggest that continued inaction could significantly reduce retirement income for millions of …
Congress Faces Growing Pressure as Delays on Social Security Could Cost Future Retirees Thousands Read More
President Trump’s campaign for lower interest rates in the U.S. faces another setback this week at the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Wall Street analysts have …
Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot, as the stage looks set once again for Warsh to hold—if not hike—interest rates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hopes for a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) above 4% in 2027 have eased after the latest inflation data pointed to slower price growth. Just weeks …
Goodbye, 4.7% COLA: Why the Latest Estimates for Social Security Recipients Just Changed Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social Security’s long-term financial outlook continues to draw attention in Washington, with projections showing that lawmakers will eventually need to act to prevent automatic benefit reductions. …
Social Security’s Funding Gap Is Serious—But It May Not Be the Biggest Retirement Risk You Face Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new proposal in Congress could make it easier for older Americans to continue working while collecting Social Security retirement benefits. If approved, the legislation would …
New Bill Would Let Some Social Security Recipients Work Without Losing Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation designed to encourage long-term action on Social Security’s finances before automatic benefit reductions could take effect in …
New Congress Social Security Bill Aims to Stop a 22% Benefit Cut Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent national survey suggests Americans remain strongly committed to preserving Social Security, but opinions differ sharply across generations on how the program should be financed. …
Survey Finds Nearly 90% of Seniors Favor Higher Taxes to Protect Social Security Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For many married couples, deciding when to claim Social Security isn’t simply about choosing an individual retirement date. The timing of each spouse’s claim can affect …
Social Security Spousal Benefits Can Add Up to $10,000 a Year. Many Married Couples Miss Out by Claiming at the Wrong Time Read More