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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.
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
Government Shutdown Could Sidetrack 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement
Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI report scheduled for Oct. 15 at risk in event of a shutdown; most EBSA staff would also be furloughed
Social Security Claiming Reform Moves Past House Committee
A bill that would modernize terminology associated with claiming Social Security benefits passed a House panel last week
Dems, Sanders Want to ‘Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security’
New bill introduced in Senate today seeks to reverse “disastrous cuts” they claim Trump administration has made to the Social Security Administration
Social Security COLA Projection Holds at 2.7%
Another policy expert puts the COLA projection in Oct. at 2.8%
DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Whistleblower Claims
DOGE staffers created a live copy of data and uploaded it to an unsecured cloud environment, a top official with the SSA states
Reintroduced Social Security Bill Would Increase Payroll Tax Limit
The Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act would change the COLA formula and mandate contributions from the wealthiest Americans
Social Security at 90: Poll Finds 83% Say Program’s Challenges Need to be ‘Top Priority’
Bipartisan Policy Center finds Americans want Congress to tackle fiscal woes now as insolvency looms within a decade