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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.
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
Social Security Payments Set to Hit Major Milestone in June
Average retiree monthly benefit check expected to exceed $2,000 for the first time in program history
Income Lab Launches Social Security Modeling Tool
Advisors can tailor claiming strategies to clients’ unique needs and concerns
Social Security Solvency Clock Ticking as Wait Drags On for 2025 Trustees Report
Overdue report will bring updated projections on insolvency timeline and potential benefit cuts; help advisors and clients plan for uncertainties
2026 Social Security COLA Rises Modestly as Trump Signs Executive Order on Drug Prices
Forecasters expect tariffs to lead to higher inflation, which could mean COLA predictions will rise later this year
Social Security Bill Proposes Changes in Terminology
Reintroduced legislation accompanies another bill requiring the SSA to mail statements detailing amount individuals have paid towards Social Security and Medicare
Senate Confirms Bisignano to Lead Social Security in Party Line Vote
As Republican leaders congratulate the former Fiserv CEO on his confirmation, Ron Wyden warns he will “gut” the agency
Fears Spark Increase in Social Security Claims
Number of benefit claims spike compared to a year ago as seniors worry over troubled future of the bedrock retirement security program
AI, TDFs, Social Security Education Among Top Employer Resources
A new Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies report looks at the leading benefits offered by today’s plan sponsors