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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.
Social Security Plays Bigger Role for Lower-Income Households
Over half of those with a household income of less than $50k say Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement
Social Security Turns 90: Still Popular, Still Under Pressure
Beloved entitlement program faces steep fiscal challenges to keep its promise, but NIRS’ Dan Doonan says it’s a promise worth keeping as 90th anniversary arrives
Social Security COLA Forecast Boosts Slightly to 2.7%
The latest adjustment figure prediction comes as regulatory and legislative changes could impact benefits for retirees and seniors
Schumer Introducing New Legislation to ‘Protect’ Social Security
New bill will attempt to counter DOGE, GOP “cuts” to program; SSA says technological improvements have enabled “substantial progress” in service delivery outcomes
Bumping the Social Security FRA While Shielding Benefits for Low-Income Workers
Economists Andrew Biggs and John Shoven provide solutions to Social Security insolvency while protecting benefits for low-income Americans
Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Keep track of the latest changes to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) with insights retirement plan advisors need to guide clients and plan for inflation.
Value of Social Security Bridge Strategy Touted in New BPC Paper
Report highlights how delaying Social Security claiming can enhance retirement security
2026 Social Security COLA Forecast Rises Again as Trump Tariffs Fuel Inflation
Current predictions for 2026 cost of living adjustment now up to 2.6% and 2.7%; larger Medicare Part B premium increase expected eat up most or all of it
Financial Planners, Clients Disconnected on Social Security Claiming
Individuals say they feel optimistic over Social Security planning while planners have felt confusion and skepticism from clients
Trump’s BBB to Accelerate Social Security, Medicare Insolvency by Another Year: CRFB
One Big Beautiful Bill Act becoming law means insolvency in 2032 rather than 2033; Bill does not eliminate Social Security taxation, but does provide special tax break for seniors that Trump claims amounts to no taxation on benefits; “Trump Accounts” make the cut