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Bad news for Social Security COLA adjustment in 2026: Here’s the problem with inflationary check increase for millions of Americans
Experts are warning that the expected adjustment to Social Security retirement benefits may be insufficient to prevent ...
I Used to Think I'd Never Claim Social Security Early, but I've Changed My Mind for This Reason
To be clear, I'm not saying I've decided definitively to claim Social Security early. All I'm saying is that I no longer ...
The Social Security Administration Has Been Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Deep staff reductions. New policies. Spreading misinformation. Since President Trump has taken office, the agency has been in ...
Claiming Social Security at 62 will shrink your benefits. Why you should do it anyway
However, you should know that for each month you claim Social Security before reaching full retirement age, your benefits are ...
One chart shows how baby boomers are freaking out over Social Security
Americans are calling Social Security and showing up at field offices worried about benefits. Advocates worry that's causing ...
Why you don't want to follow this bad social media advice on Social Security payments
Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end Sept. 30. What to know ...
Anything but fair: The GPO repeal backlash has begun
First, here is background to help you understand what GPO was all about. Throughout the history of Social Security, the law ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Should Be Historic -- but It's Not Great News for Retirees
The other reason a nominally higher Social Security check isn't necessarily good news for retirees is because the Old-Age and ...
What ID Is Needed for Social Security Ahead of Rule Changes?
Social Security ID rule changes start April 14. Find out what documents are accepted and who must verify their identity in ...