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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.
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 1.8% 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%
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