The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

National security ‘can’t come at the expense of social security’ – Andy Burnham

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch highlighted ‘serious threats to national security that cannot wait’.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

I won’t fund national security at the expense of social security, Burnham says

The prime minister was grilled on his commitment to reach 3 per cent for defenced funding by 2030

The Independent UK · Sep 9

A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problems

Congress's influence on America is profound, having enacted pivotal laws like the Bill of Rights. The Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights legislation were crucial in promoting equality post-Civil War. Moreover, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid have created a safety net for many citizens. Current debates surrounding taxation and war powers…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Social Security benefit changes will be announced in weeks. Here’s when and what to expect

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The Independent UK · Sep 8

A retiree had 800 gallons of maple syrup in the barn. Here’s why selling it may not cut Social Security benefits

A Vermont retiree with 800 gallons of finished maple syrup could sell the inventory after retirement without those sales necessarily counting against Social Security’s earnings limit. Here’s how the timing of production, later sales and post-retirement work can affect Social Security benefits.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Social Security payments are arriving on this date: Millions of Americans could see their September 2026 benefits. Check date, eligibility, amount and more

Social Security benefit payments 2026: The first wave of September Social Security payments is set to go out this week, with beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month. For September 2026, the key Social Security payment dates are Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Social Security…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

60 With Only $2,000 Saved for Retirement: Is It Too Late to Turn Things Around?

Turning 60 with only $2,000 saved for retirement can produce an uncomfortable realization: there probably isn’t enough time left for decades of compounding to solve...

Saving Advice · Sep 6

8 SNAP Rules Older Americans Should Double-Check Before Their Next Recertification

Receiving SNAP today doesn’t necessarily mean your next renewal will be automatic or that your benefit will stay exactly the same. Recertification gives the state...

Saving Advice · Sep 6

Gig-worker levy: Turnover-linked formula seen as more proportionate than transaction-based levy, say Analysts

India’s proposed social-security contribution model for gig workers could have vastly different effects across platforms. Analysts say a payout-linked levy could disproportionately hit high-volume ride-hailing businesses, potentially exceeding their turnover, while a turnover-based formula would better reflect an aggregator’s economic capacity.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Social Security Faces a 2032 Funding Deadline — 6 Proposals That Could Change What Retirees Receive

For years, Social Security’s funding problem sounded far enough away that retirees could reasonably wonder whether Congress would ever do anything about it. That luxury...

Saving Advice · Sep 5