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Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's How Much Benefits Could Increase and Why It Might Not Be Enough.
Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...
No Social Security Payment Is Being Paid This Week. Here's Why
No Social Security payments are scheduled to go out this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes monthly ...
Suze Orman gives new Social Security reality check
Recently, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed, and with it came a big tax break for seniors. But financial guru ...
When do Social Security payments go out in August? See dates here
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will be distributed twice in August - on Friday, Aug 1 and on Friday, ...
Social Security chief fires back at Warren over agency 'mismanagement' claims with performance data
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano defended the Trump administration's changes against Sen. Elizabeth Warren's ...
Fact Check: How real are the viral Social Security benefit cuts?
Social Security is one of the most vital financial lifelines in the United States, especially for retirees, disabled workers, ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Predictions Are Ticking Upward. Here's Why That's Not a Good Thing.
The latest 2026 COLA prediction estimates a 2.6% increase for 2026. This would put it right in line with the average COLA ...
Social Security says it will no longer send paper checks. What you need to know
The Trump administration will soon stop sending out paper checks for Social Security beneficiaries, as part of an effort to fully modernize federal benefits payments. That means a little over half a ...
Social Security Updates for August: Key News You Need to Know
A recent report showed that about two-thirds of retired Americans say they rely on Social Security “substantially,” while 21% ...
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Social Security and income tax: New deduction favors wealthy
A new $6,000 senior deduction impacts Social Security taxes—mainly benefiting higher earners while accelerating trust fund ...
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70
The average Social Security benefit at 70 is higher than the benefits at the other eight claiming years (62 to 69). The ...
74% of Americans think they’re reasonably informed about Social Security — but here’s what they’re often getting wrong
In a recent AARP survey of Americans 18 and over, 74% said they consider themselves reasonably informed about Social Security ...