Should Americans Wait Until 70 for Their Full Social Security? AARP Says No, and Here’s Why
As Congress looks for ways to fix Social Security before the 2032 funding deadline, one idea keeps coming back: raise […]
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Latest US Social Security news, from payment dates and COLA updates to SSI, SSDI and retirement rules, explained in plain English.
A $16,900-a-Year Hit for Retiring Couples: What Social Security’s Funding Gap Could Cost You, and a Tool to Try Fixing It Yourself
We hear a lot about Social Security’s “trust fund” and “insolvency.” Those words can feel abstract. A dollar figure is […]
Behind on an Old Student Loan? Your Social Security Check Could Be at Risk Again
More older Americans are carrying student loan debt than many people realize, sometimes their own from decades ago, often loans […]
Election Day Is Tomorrow. Here’s What’s Really at Stake for Social Security
Social Security isn’t on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3. But the people deciding its future are. About a third […]
Veterans and Military Retirees: Your 3.6% Raise Is On the Way. Here’s What It Means for Your Check
Social Security’s 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 doesn’t just apply to retirees on Social Security. The same figure is used […]
Retired Teacher, Firefighter or Police Officer? You May Be Missing Out on Social Security You’re Now Owed
For decades, millions of public workers were told the same thing: because you have a government pension, your Social Security […]
Your 2027 Social Security Raise Letter Is Coming. Here’s How to See It Weeks Early, and What to Check
You’ve probably heard that Social Security checks are going up 3.6% in January. But how much more will you actually […]
Goodbye “Full Retirement Age”? Congress Wants to Rename Social Security’s Three Key Ages
Ask five people what “full retirement age” means and you might get five answers. Some think it’s when you have […]
Divorced? You Might Be Owed Social Security Through Your Ex, and It Won’t Cut Their Check
A divorce ends a marriage, but it doesn’t always end your link to your former spouse’s Social Security record. If […]
Fact Check: Is a $200 Extra Social Security Payment Coming? Here’s the Truth
If you’ve seen a post saying Social Security recipients are about to get an extra $200 a month, you’re not […]
Won Your Disability Hearing? Social Security’s Approval Letter Is Getting a Lot Shorter
After months, sometimes years, of waiting for a disability hearing, the last thing anyone wants is a decision letter so […]
Retired This Year? Don’t Let a Two-Year-Old Paycheck Push Up Your 2027 Medicare Bill
Here’s a surprise a lot of new retirees get. You stop working, your income drops, and then a letter from […]
2032 or 2033? Social Security’s Deadline Depends on Who You Ask, but the Gap Is Real
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is running down. The question that keeps coming back is exactly when, and what happens […]
Still Getting Your Social Security Check in the Mail? Time Is Running Out to Switch
For decades, a paper check in the mailbox was how Social Security arrived. For a small group of people, it […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7. Here’s What to Check Before Your 2027 Plan Locks In
Every fall, millions of people with Medicare get a few weeks to review their coverage and switch if something better […]
Calling Social Security Used to Mean a 28-Minute Wait. SSA Says It’s Now Under 6 Minutes
If you’ve ever spent your lunch break on hold with Social Security, this one’s for you. The Social Security Administration […]
The 3.6% Raise Got the Headlines. These Other Social Security Changes for 2027 Could Matter Just as Much
When Social Security announced the 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, most of the attention went to how much bigger monthly […]
Had Your Social Security Number Stolen? A New Law Means You Won’t Have to Tell Your Story Over and Over
Anyone who has dealt with a stolen Social Security number knows the drill. You call, explain what happened, get passed […]