Social Security’s internal watchdog investigates whistleblower complaint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration’s internal watchdog is investigating a whistleblower complaint into what it describes…
High oil prices may affect 2027 forecast
Kate Wieser | Moment | Getty Images Elevated oil prices may push up inflation in the coming months,…
‘Will Social Security run out?’ is the wrong question, economist says
People line up outside the Social Security Administration office in San Francisco. Getty Images Social Security, the federal…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
What Trump accounts and Australia’s Super may mean for Social Security
Onfokus | E+ | Getty Images New Trump accounts are set to start giving money to millions of…
Congress weighs Social Security changes on key terms, ID theft services
Richard Stephen | Istock | Getty Images Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans…
Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
Maximum Social Security benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% COLA
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images The new 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment doesn’t just increase Social Security checks,…
Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $184,500 in 2026
Next year, millions of workers will be subject to a new maximum earnings threshold for Social Security payroll…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Some retirees ‘wish it would be more’
People shop in Bayonne, New Jersey on April 8, 2025. Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images Social…
Shutdown delays Social Security cost-of-living announcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment…