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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 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
Most Older Americans Fear Social Security Benefits Will Be Cut
New survey finds only 9% of Americans age 50+ feel very confident government will fix Social Security without cutting benefits; only 15% think payroll taxes will be increased
Analysis of New Social Security Trustees Report Exposes Harsh Realities
Accelerating insolvency timelines, high costs of fixes and inaction on Capitol Hill contributing to bedrock retirement program’s ever-growing financial troubles
2025 Social Security Trustees Report Shows 23% Benefit Cut on Tap by 2033
Annual report released today shows that absent Congressional action, the OASI Trust Fund’s reserves will become depleted in 8 years, with continuing program income sufficient to pay 77% of scheduled benefits
Nearly 22 Million Seniors Live on Social Security Alone: TSCL
2025 Senior Survey finds almost 4 in 10 depend on program for entirety of retirement income
New Bill Targets Social Security Payments to Deceased Beneficiaries
“Valid Benefits Act” would require federal agencies to regularly check on whether adults ages 105 or older are still alive