For weeks, headlines have suggested that Americans could see tax refunds roughly $1,000 higher this filing season. But while a larger refund may sound like a financial boost, tax professionals …
Americans Get Bad News About $1,000 Tax Refund Increase: Why the Bigger Check May Not Be a Win Read More
Some Americans could soon see larger retroactive checks as a bipartisan group of senators presses the Social Security Administration (SSA) to revise how it is handling lump sum payments tied …
Some Americans May Get New Social Security Lump Sum Payment: Who Qualifies and How to Get It Read More
For my husband and me, planning for our eventual retirement has not been easy. Every time we took a step forward, something would smack us in the face. Whether …
I Thought I’d Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security. Now I’ve Changed My Mind. Read More
For millions of retirees, the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is the closest thing to a “raise” in retirement. But early forecasts suggest the increase coming in 2027 could …
Social Security 2027 COLA Forecast Signals Smaller Raise — What Retirees Should Do Now Read More
The financial picture for older Americans in 2026 is a classic Washington trade-off: a modest raise in monthly benefits, a sharp increase in Medicare premiums, and a new — but …
Good News and Not-So-Good News for Social Security Recipients in 2026 Read More
For nearly 90 years, Social Security has functioned as a predictable monthly lifeline for retirees. What’s changing now isn’t the existence of benefits — it’s how Americans prove eligibility, fix …
5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Changing Social Security in the Next 3 Years Read More
For millions of retirees and disability beneficiaries, tax season is delivering an unexpected outcome: a much smaller refund — or no refund at all. The issue is not an error …
Social Security Recipients May Be Disappointed With Tax Refund — Here’s Who’s Affected Read More Millions of Americans received their Social Security payments on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, as part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) regular monthly distribution schedule. The February payment date applied …
The Social Security Administration sent out payments yesterday – Wednesday, Feb. 11: Full List of Eligible Recipients Read More
According to a Pew Research poll conducted in late 2025, only 26% of American adults feel very confident that they’ll have enough income and assets to last them through …
Want a Comfortable Retirement? 6 Essential Steps You Must Take Before Claiming Social Security Read More
The average retired worker collects just over $2,000 per month in Social Security benefits, according to the most recent data from the Social Security Administration. But it’s possible to …
Want the Max $5,251 Social Security Benefit? Here’s the Salary You Need. Read More