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Social Security
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Social Security is a U.S. government program that provides financial support to retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. It’s primarily funded by payroll taxes and provides monthly benefits to those who have contributed to the system.
10 States that Rely Most and Least on Social Security
FinanceBuzz data shows wide disparity between states when it comes to what percentage of 65+ seniors are receiving benefits and how much of their retirement income it makes up
2025 Inflation Rate Lowest Since 2020 as Average 2026 Social Security Checks Top $2K
The Senior Citizens League forecasts 2027 COLA raise on track for 2.5%
A Look at the Latest Social Security Bills Circling Congress
401(k) Specialist explores the legislation targeting Social Security reform today
These 13 States Won’t Tax 401(k)s in 2026
9 have no state income tax while another 4 exempt retirement income; only 9 states still tax Social Security income
Workers Consider Needing $1M to Retire
Yet only 27% believe they’ll hit that goal, reports Betterment at Work
2026 Medicare Part B Increase to Eat Up Much of Social Security COLA Raise
CMS announces official increases in premiums, deductibles and copayments
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Social Security, Veterans Affairs Benefits
Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would increase benefits by $200 per month for six months
Social Security, IRS Leader Bisignano Panned After Fiserv Stock Tanks
Social Security Works calls for Trump appointee to “resign immediately” after current Fiserv CEO blames him for unrealistic sales projections, short-sighted cost-cutting measures
New Bill Targets Social Security COLA Formula
The “Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act” would allow SSA to consider adjusting formula if it would increase benefits for seniors
It’s Official: Social Security COLA Set at 2.8%
The increase raises benefits by nearly $56, but much of that could be swallowed by Medicare premiums