The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

You Have $2 Million Saved. What Could Still Derail Your Retirement?

Having $2 million tucked away for retirement sounds like the financial equivalent of reaching the top of the mountain. It is a huge accomplishment, but it does not automatically guarantee a worry-free retirement, because the way that money gets spent, invested, taxed, and protected matters just as much as the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 29

A Financial Checklist for Your 70s

It's time to enjoy the wealth you've built without worrying about inflation and surprise expenses wiping out your savings. Here's how.

Kiplinger · Aug 29

The Medicare Extra Help Program Could Be Worth Thousands — And Some People Still Don’t Know They Qualify

Prescription costs can quietly consume hundreds of dollars from a retiree’s monthly budget, but some Medicare beneficiaries may qualify for assistance they’re not using. The...

Saving Advice · Aug 29

Can You Really Live on Social Security Alone? Let’s Build a Budget Around the Average Check

“Can I live on Social Security alone?” sounds like a yes-or-no question until you actually put the average check into a monthly budget. The Social...

Saving Advice · Aug 28

Retiring With an ESOP? Missing This Crucial Planning Window Will Cost You

Your 50s mark the start of a critical retirement planning window. For those with significant wealth in an ESOP, failing to plan can get expensive.

Kiplinger · Aug 28

Blind Man Told He Wasn't Entitled to Benefits for 5 Years: SSA Could Demand $72K Back

A legally blind SSDI recipient is appealing an SSA decision that could result in a $72,000 overpayment, raising questions about disability work rules and appeals.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Your Social Security Check Arrives Every Month. Who Could Access That Money If You Were Hospitalized Tomorrow?

Most retirees know exactly when their Social Security payment reaches the bank, but fewer have considered what would happen if they suddenly couldn’t manage that...

Saving Advice · Aug 27

The $40 trillion national debt is growing while Social Security goes broke—because wealthy Boomers are collecting over $100k in benefits per year

Boomers are getting 265% returns from Social Security—and the “great wealth transfer” won’t save Gen Z.

Fortune · Aug 27

The National Debt Has Crossed $40 Trillion. Both Parties Are Responsible.

And both are hiding behind a lie of omission.

Reason · Aug 27

Social Security September 2026 payments: Millions of Americans to receive direct deposit in their bank accounts soon. Check date, amount, eligibility and more

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments in September. The first payments are scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, when Supplemental Security Income recipients are due to receive their monthly benefit. Here’s the complete September payment schedule, how much eligible recipients could receive, who qualifies for…

The Economic Times · Aug 27