Sep. 23, 2026
The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is expected to be announced in October, giving retirees a clearer picture of how much their monthly checks
Sep. 23, 2026
A viral discussion about Social Security has renewed a long-running question: What happens to the money a worker paid into Social Security after they die?
Sep. 22, 2026
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are approaching an important date on the 2027 calendar. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the next
Sep. 22, 2026
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are waiting for the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is expected to be announced in October 2026. Current estimates
Sep. 21, 2026
Claiming Social Security at 62 can provide income several years before full retirement age, but the decision comes with a permanent reduction in monthly benefits.
Sep. 21, 2026
Social Security faces a long-term financing challenge, and the latest projections have put renewed attention on how the program could be funded in the years
Sep. 20, 2026
America’s federal debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark, but for millions of retirees, the more important question is not the size of the debt
Sep. 20, 2026
Elon Musk’s enormous wealth can make the U.S. Social Security tax system seem unusual at first glance. If someone has hundreds of billions of dollars
Sep. 19, 2026
Social Security recipients receiving the highest possible retirement benefit could see their monthly payments rise in 2027, but the exact increase will depend on the
Sep. 19, 2026
Social Security is becoming a significant issue in several closely watched US Senate races, with voters showing strong interest in how candidates would address the
Sep. 18, 2026
A bipartisan proposal in Congress could change how families apply for Social Security survivor benefits, with the goal of making the process more accessible for
Sep. 18, 2026
Social Security’s long-term funding problem could become an important issue in the 2026 midterm elections. Under the Social Security Board of Trustees’ projection cited in
