The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Many couples spend decades working hard, raising families, and paying off debts—only to find themselves financially insecure when retirement arrives. The harsh truth is that financial missteps made early or mid-life can snowball into serious problems later on. Even well-meaning decisions, when compounded over time, can reduce savings and increase…

Remember when retirement used to sound simple? You worked hard, saved a bit, bought a gold watch, and then sailed off into a sunset of golf courses and grandkids. But in today’s world, that dream has been flipped, twisted, and debunked more times than an internet conspiracy theory—yet some old-school…

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For decades, skipping parenthood was framed as a financial advantage—fewer mouths to feed, no college tuition, and more freedom to save or travel. But as society shifts and economic realities evolve, that assumption is facing new scrutiny. Inflation, housing costs, and the rising price of retirement have changed what financial…

In a move set to affect nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries, benefits are slated to increase by 2.8% in January 2026. Additionally, almost 7.5 million Supplemental Security Income recipients will see a rise in benefits from December 31.