The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Children Born Between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026 May Get a Commemorative Social Security Card

If you’re welcoming a baby in the second half of 2026, your child could receive something no other generation of Americans has ever had: a...

Saving Advice · Jul 8

Warren's Plan To 'Fix' Social Security Would Be Largest Tax Increase in Over 40 Years

Her plan is being pitched as a tax on the wealthy, but half the burden would fall on businesses. That would have dire consequences for the economy.

Reason · Jul 8

Social Security Office slammed for poor election PR

The Social Security Office (SSO) on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign to encourage employers and insured workers to register and vote in the Social Security Board election, but with registration due to close in seven days, it could be too little, too late, according to the opposition People’s Party.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8

Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.

The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.”

The Texas Tribune · Jul 7

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

Consider the following scenario. Suzy is 63, recently retired, and trying to decide when to start receiving Social Security and how to manage her retirement savings to minimize the tax hit.

The Conversation · Jul 7

Trump Drops Retirement Bombshell, Wants To Copy Australia's System: 'We're Going To Make It Even Better'

President Trump proposes adopting Australia's superannuation system to reform US retirement savings, aiming to provide a more secure future for American workers amid Social Security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

The Roth IRA Shield: How Smart Retirees Are Protecting Their 2027 Social Security Raises From the IRS

The Senior Citizens League is projecting a 3.8% Social Security COLA for 2027, potentially adding about $77 a month to the average retiree's benefit but also pushing more pensioners into paying tax on their benefits.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Social Security July Payment Dates: Full Schedule for Retirement, SSI, and Disability Benefits

Over 75 million Americans receive Social Security and SSI benefits. While payments schedules are usually based on birthdays, recipients face a three-Wednesdays cycle in July.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Elizabeth Warren Social Security Proposal to Prevent Benefit Cuts Could Raise $3 Trillion in Taxes

A bipartisan proposal seeks to remove the payroll tax cap, aiming to secure Social Security's future and prevent a retirement income crisis, potentially raising $3 trillion over the next decade.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Ohio governor vetoes bill requiring photo ID for absentee voting

On June 24, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) vetoed legislation that would have required most voters to provide photo identification when either requesting or returning an absentee ballot.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7