Sep. 13, 2026
Social Security faces a long-term financing problem that could affect retirees across the country. Under the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, the retirement trust fund
Sep. 11, 2026
Social Security has never been a static program. Since its creation in 1935, lawmakers have repeatedly changed its taxes, benefits, coverage, and formulas to reflect
Sep. 6, 2026
More than 71 million Americans who receive Social Security retirement, disability or survivor benefits are waiting for one of the program’s most closely watched annual
Sep. 4, 2026
For years, Social Security has often been described as a simple arrangement: workers pay payroll taxes throughout their careers and eventually get that money back
Sep. 2, 2026
Social Security benefits are higher in 2026 after the Social Security Administration (SSA) applied a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. The increase raises the average
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. 7, 2026
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security as a primary source of retirement income. However, the program is facing one of its biggest financial challenges
Aug. 4, 2026
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at addressing the long-term financial challenges facing Social Security. The proposal, known as the Bipartisan
Aug. 3, 2026
Social Security beneficiaries could see a larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 if current inflation trends continue. The latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League
Jul. 26, 2026
A new Social Security reform proposal could significantly improve the program’s long-term financial outlook by changing how annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are distributed. According to
Jul. 24, 2026
The Social Security program continues to provide monthly benefits to tens of millions of Americans, but its long-term financial outlook remains a growing concern. According
Jul. 19, 2026
Retirement planning has become more challenging as concerns about Social Security continue to grow. Headlines warning about possible benefit reductions have left many Americans wondering
