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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 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
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