A sudden cut to Social Security checks — long seen as a far-off doomsday — is now an imminent problem for the next president and whomever voters send to …
The Social Security benefit cliff is here. Washington is struggling to wake up. Read More
Retirees may find a silver lining to the current inflation they’re facing. We’re less than two months away from one of Social Security’s most anticipated days: the announcement of …
What Current Inflation Hints About Social Security’s 2027 COLA Read More
The math behind Social Security’s looming funding gap is becoming painfully real for retirees. Congress has known for years that the Social Security trust fund is dangerously close to …
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Estimates Social Security Cuts for Couples if the System Is Not Fixed Read More
This short-term gain could come with a major long-term loss. When people hear that an above-average 3.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is likely on the way, they almost …
Here’s the Downside to a 3.6% 2027 Social Security COLA That No One Is Talking About Read More
Seniors may be disappointed, but there’s a reason for the shift. For seniors on Social Security, the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustments are extremely important. They’re what allow benefits to …
Bad News on 2027 Social Security COLA: Why the Number Just Dropped Read More The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is becoming clearer, with four of the six required data points now locked in. We’re only missing two key numbers that will …
Here’s Why Sept. 11 Is a Huge Day for the 2027 Social Security COLA Read More
Not every Social Security beneficiary receives a payment on the same day. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, is one of the Social Security Administration’s scheduled Wednesday payment dates, but eligibility for …
Here’s Who Will NOT Receive a Social Security Payment on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 Read More
For the nearly 55 million retired workers who received a Social Security benefit in July, their payout is more than just a monthly check. A quarter-century of surveys from …
A Second Consecutive Trump Bump Has Social Security’s 2027 COLA on Pace for a Double Dose of History Read More
Some retired workers could score a bigger Social Security benefit by undoing their claiming decision. The best age to claim Social Security benefits depends on personal circumstances. That said, …
Social Security’s Little-Known Do-Over Option Could Get Retirees a Bigger Benefit Read More Social Security is celebrating its 91st birthday Friday—yet a prominent fiscal watchdog is warning that, without congressional action, the program in its current form may not survive to its …
Social Security is celebrating its 91st birthday. It won’t live to 100, watchdog warns Read More