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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.
Proposed Legislation Bars Crypto From Social Security Trust Funds
The No Crypto in Social Security Act would safeguard Social Security trust funds from alternative investments
Rise of AI Could Widen Wealth Gap Unless Investing Access Expands: BlackRock’s Fink
Annual Chairman’s Letter urges expansion of retirement savings, early investing pathways, and private market access to ensure more individuals benefit from the next wave of economic growth
Social Security Trust Fund Now Projected to Run Dry in 2032: CBO
Updated forecast moves depletion date up a year, raising urgency for reform as retirees face potential benefit cuts over 20% without congressional action
Latest 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Holds at 2.8%
February CPI data keeps TSCL estimate unchanged, though analysts warn recent spike in energy costs will likely push projections higher
Workers Prioritize Emergency Savings, Sufficient Retirement Income: J.P. Morgan
Research from J.P. Morgan Asset Management highlights key trends in participant savings and spending
Retirement Confidence Dips for Middle-Income Americans
High costs plus concerns over Social Security insolvency have led middle-income workers between the ages of 50 to 85 to feel less assured about retirement
Forecasters Predict 2027 Social Security COLA at 1.2% Or 2.8%
Today’s release of CPI data for January led to updated forecasts from Mary Johnson and The Senior Citizens League
Rising Healthcare Costs Threaten Retirement Income
New report from HealthView Services show medical inflation rising far faster than Social Security COLAs
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%