Social Security COLA for 2027 could rise 3.5%
A shopper browses near ‘Sale’ signs in the meats section of a grocery store. According to a new…
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…
November Social Security payment worth $994 goes out in 20 days
The November 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 20…
Boomers are collecting Social Security. Gen X and millennials doubt it will be there for them
Payroll taxes from today’s workers pay for benefits that go to today’s retirees. Gen X and millennials, who…
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…
Claiming Age Clarity Act would change Social Security claiming terms
One of the biggest decisions retirees make — when to claim Social Security benefits — would be described…
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…