Aug. 25, 2026
Social Security recipients are watching inflation closely because even a small change in the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) can affect household budgets. Earlier projections pointed
Aug. 24, 2026
Social Security payments in April 2025 followed a schedule based on the type of benefit and, for many recipients, the beneficiary’s date of birth. The
Aug. 24, 2026
Social Security recipients could receive a larger monthly payment in 2027, with the latest forecast pointing to a possible 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). However, that
Aug. 23, 2026
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to reach depletion in late 2032, according to the Social Security Administration’s 2026 trustees report released in June.
Aug. 23, 2026
Social Security can seem complicated, but the basic calculation rests on a few important building blocks. Your highest-earning years, wage adjustments, Social Security’s bend points,
Aug. 22, 2026
Social Security benefits can look surprisingly different from one state to another. Recent data shows that the average monthly payment in some states is nearly
Aug. 22, 2026
If you rely on Social Security to help cover your retirement expenses, concerns about the program’s finances can make the timing of your claim feel
Aug. 21, 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded a program that can speed up disability claim decisions for people with certain serious medical conditions. On August
Aug. 21, 2026
If you’re planning to retire in the next decade, Social Security could become an important part of your financial planning. Current projections from the Social
Aug. 20, 2026
The U.S. government’s total federal debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time, highlighting the growing financial pressures facing Washington as Social Security spending
Aug. 20, 2026
Turning 60 puts retirement firmly on the horizon. You still have time before you can claim your own Social Security retirement benefits, but the choices
Aug. 19, 2026
Choosing when to claim Social Security can have a lasting effect on retirement income. While eligible Americans can generally begin collecting benefits at 62, starting
