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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.
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
Americans Report Higher Retirement Confidence, Yet Social Security Concerns Linger
Respondents to EBRI's latest Retirement Confidence Survey are more assured in their savings, yet continue to voice worries over Social Security insolvency
Americans Face Additional $100k Cost to Offset Social Security Insolvency
A 17% cut in benefits could translate to $4,039 per year, finds PensionBee
Biden to Make First Public Speech Since Leaving Office to Rally Support for Social Security
Former President will address ACRD gathering of bipartisan advocates and leaders for Social Security in Chicago on Tuesday
‘Magic Number’ for Retirement Drops to $1.26M for 2025
This year’s figure from Northwestern Mutual is $200,000 less than last year, but remains far beyond what most Americans are on track to reach
Social Security Issues: Flurry of Changes Sparks Confusion
A slide-show look at several recent matters related to customer service, eliminating fraud and updates on leadership and the 2026 COLA
Steady, But Tariffs Could Bump Them Up Later
Forecasters expect tariffs to lead to higher inflation, which could mean COLA predictions will rise later this year
Senate Finance Committee Advances Bisignano Nomination to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano's nomination was advanced despite resistance from Democrats who voiced concerns over his relationship with DOGE officials