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New analysis projects Social Security's COLA for 2026 will be higher than previous estimates
A new analysis by The Senior Citizens League found the Social Security COLA for 2026 could be 2.5%, higher than previously ...
An aggressive Social Security garnishment is underway. Here's how you can avoid it
Based on a new policy recently implemented under Trump, more than 1M beneficiaries can expect their Social Security checks to ...
Social Security (SSA) payments today: Who is receiving their check on June 18?
Although this is part of the regular benefit cycle, there is a specific target group that can expect to receive this payment ...
Social Security Payments: Checks Worth Up to $5,108 Due This Week
The cost-of-living adjustment, commonly referred to as COLA, has been a long-standing element of Social Security benefits, ...
The average American's Social Security benefit just reached its highest level ever
The SSA releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about how much money the ...
Not 62 or 65: Here's why Social Security retirement age is set at 67
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially increased the Full Retirement Age (FRA) for beneficiaries from 65 to ...
Digital Social Security cards coming this summer
The Social Security Administration is launching digital SSN access this summer. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps ...
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I’m Turning 62 Soon – How Do I Start Collecting Social Security Without Losing Benefits?
Receiving Social Security benefits at age 62 marks the earliest opportunity for many Americans to tap into their retirement ...
Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits
This rush job risks people’s private data, creates security gaps, and could result in catastrophic cuts to all benefits,” ...
'She Lives In Extreme Poverty': Why Social Security Is Demanding $32K From A Disabled Mother
A mother struggling with schizophrenia, extreme poverty, and the demands of raising a teenager is now facing a $32,000 bill ...
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I Just Received a Giant Check from Social Security – What Should I Do with the Back Payments?
Receiving an unexpected windfall check from Social Security can be a life-changing surprise, offering financial relief and ...
The Social Security 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. There's Good News and Bad News for Retirees.
A recent Gallup poll found that Americans are increasingly worried about the economy, inflation, and Social Security. Those three issues ranked among participants' five greatest concerns, and the ...