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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.
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
Social Security Claiming Still a Mystery for Americans
Over half of respondents to an Allianz Life study don’t know how to build Social Security claiming into their retirement plan strategy
Non-Retirees Unwilling to Delay Social Security Benefits
Only 10% said they would wait until age 70 to start claiming benefits, reports Schroders
As 2026 Social Security COLA Wait Continues, Research Shows Use of ‘Wrong Index’ Costly for Seniors
While official announcement is due Oct. 24, The Senior Citizen’s League finds using the CPI-W instead of the CPI-E has cost retired seniors $5,000 since 1999
Younger Generations Counting on 401(k)s Over Social Security
Few Gen Z, Millennials expect financially troubled program to be their primary source of retirement income
CEO of IRS Title Added to Social Security Commissioner Bisignano’s Plate
In newly created role, Frank Bisignano will report to Treasury Secretary and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent