The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

It’s January, and the letters from the Social Security Administration have officially hit mailboxes. On paper, the news looks decent: a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)...

The concept of “unretirement” is booming in 2026. Whether driven by boredom or the need to combat inflation, millions of seniors are returning to the...

A new lawsuit alleges that an expanded Department of Homeland Security data system is causing U.S. citizens to be wrongly removed from voter rolls, raising questions about the accuracy and legality of federal efforts to verify voter eligibility.

Millions of Americans will see their February Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment hit their accounts sooner than expected. The Social Security Administration typically issues these checks on the first day of the month. However, the schedule for February 2026 follows a different timeline. You will receive your funds on Friday,…

For most people, claiming benefits at 62 instead of waiting until 70 means receiving about 40% less per month for life.

Social Security can feel “set it and forget it” until a deposit shows up late, a Medicare deduction changes, or a tax form doesn’t arrive...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is tricky if you and your adviser haven't thoroughly covered the topic. Here's how to ensure you're on the right track.

You can do everything “right” and still get blindsided by a bigger tax bill than you planned for. It usually happens when your income changes,...

This was predictable from day one.

In the digital ecosystem of 2026, your access to healthcare depends entirely on the accuracy of the data stored in federal servers. While most seniors...

Employees might have shared SSNs to help an advocacy group try to “overturn election results in certain States”.