The Social Security Office (SSO) is once again at the centre of an embarrassing controversy following a recent online public hearing on reform of the pension formula for insured workers under Sections ...
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The Social Security Board of Trustees has announced the program’s combined trust funds are projected to cover ...
Applying early stunts your benefit for life. The longer you live, the more likely you are to run through your other savings, so a maximized Social Security benefit is the ultimate longevity insurance.
You've probably read multiple headlines about changes to Social Security, or maybe you're about to retire and wondering if your payments will cover expenses.
The Social Security Fairness Act promises to adjust past and future benefits for almost 3 million Americans but that boost to income may take time.
Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration will implement significant tax rule adjustments affecting benefit taxation and payroll contributions for workers and retirees across the U.S. These ...
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement will now happen on Oct. 24. This announcement has been delayed by the ongoing government shutdown. COLA is projected to increase for recipients ...
In a lawsuit filed in a federal court in Maryland on Monday, Democracy Forward said SSA did not respond to multiple records requests for details on the agency’s workforce reductions, cuts to phone ...
Does Social Security penalize couples without kids? See how the system’s structure favors families and why child-free couples may lose out.
If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program. Normally, the only time Social Security changes is with the annual cost-of-living ...