The Chief Actuary Just Updated When Social Security Cuts Could Begin -- Here's What to Know (Spoiler: Part of the Problem Is Tied to President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill")

The two main ways to fix Social Security are to shrink benefits or increase revenue coming into the coffers. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) created The Reformer -- a clever tool ...

Social Security benefits: Good news for retirees as new bill promises to eliminate taxes in 2026

Retirees across the United States may soon breathe a little easier under a proposed federal law that aims to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits starting in ...

3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025

The Social Security Administration ended the delivery of paper Social Security checks on Sept. 30, 2025. Going forward, all ...
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New Bill Could Change the Age You Claim Social Security and Boost Your Benefits

Older Americans are increasingly reliant on Social Security retirement benefits to make ends meet. According to a Nationwide Retirement Institute survey in August, 56% of Social Security recipients ...

These 9 states still tax retirees' Social Security — but one's quitting in 2026

Most states don’t tax Social Security, but rules vary in the 9 that do. Get up-to-date exemptions, thresholds and new ...

Republicans Break Protocol to Kill Social Security Benefits Expansion Bill

Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) got unanimous consent to lay the Social Security bill on the table. This broke ...

Will You Still Owe Taxes on Social Security? New Deduction Helps Retirees—But If You’re Still Working, There’s a Catch

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

Social Security Is Running Out—Here Are 3 Steps to Prepare

Social Security faces funding challenges. Learn practical steps to protect your retirement and build financial security if ...

Is the government shutdown 2025 affecting my Social Security check? See if you'll get paid

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 20. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.
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2026 Social Security COLA is here — but it won't be enough for most retirees

The 2026 Social Security COLA brings a modest benefit increase for retirees — but rising costs may cancel out the gains for many Americans. Here's what to expect.