Oct. 4, 2026
Millions of older Americans rely on Social Security as an important source of retirement income. For some households, those monthly payments cover most of the
Sep. 27, 2026
Social Security’s financial outlook is drawing renewed attention as projections point to a potentially significant reduction in benefits if Congress does not address the program’s
Sep. 27, 2026
Social Security’s long-term finances could eventually put more pressure on workers, employers and self-employed Americans. One estimate suggests that if lawmakers tried to close the
Sep. 25, 2026
For millions of Americans, Social Security is part of the money used to pay for groceries, housing, utilities, health care and other everyday expenses. If
Sep. 25, 2026
Social Security is approaching a significant financing challenge, but the issue is more complicated than the idea that the program will simply “run out of
Sep. 24, 2026
A proposed change to Social Security could add $200 to the monthly benefits of eligible recipients, or $2,400 over a full year. The proposal comes
Sep. 24, 2026
Social Security is facing a long-term financing challenge as the program’s benefit payments continue to exceed the payroll-tax revenue coming in. One possible solution is
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. 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
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
Sep. 15, 2026
The outlook for next year’s Social Security increase is becoming clearer. If inflation follows its current path through September, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) taking effect
Sep. 14, 2026
Social Security faces a major financing deadline that could affect retirees across the United States. The retirement trust fund is projected to run out of
