Social Security COLA and the Chained CPI Explained
Introduction Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is vital because it ensures that the program’s more than 70 million…
How much you need to retire in every state after Social Security
$1.2 million. That’s how much Americans in workplace retirement plans say they’ll need to retire comfortably, according to…
First round of October Social Security payments goes out in 11 days
The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in…
Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z
A growing number of Gen Z adults are treating sports betting as an investment strategy, prompting financial experts…
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Among the various proposals for bolstering Security is raising the retirement age at which Americans can claim full…
Social Security bill targets retirement age 60 for physical jobs
Workers apply roofing material to a home under construction at the Lilac Ridge community by Lennar Homes in…
Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security?
Eliminating the funding shortfall in Social Security solely by raising payroll taxes could cost the typical U.S. worker…
Social Security benefits expected to change in 2027: What people need to know
ROANOKE, Va. – If you receive Social Security, your monthly benefit is expected to change next year. That’s…
‘Two timelines with one balance sheet’: Why big age-gap marriages can make retirement planning even more complicated
projectUA/Envato If there’s a big age difference between you and your spouse, you face a few challenges. Some…
‘Don’t quit. Keep your job’: Expert says Social Security will ‘go away’ — and the thing to protect isn’t your 401(k)
Envato For younger generations, the idea of living a life of leisure in retirement — playing golf, pursuing…
What to know: Social Security payment changes, 2027 COLA update
North Texans still receiving Social Security benefits in the mail need to prepare for electronic changes as paper…
When Social Security Isn’t Enough: How to Close the Gap
According to The Senior Citizens League, roughly 24.6 million seniors, or 44% of the country’s retirement-age population, depend…