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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.
Over Half of Workers Have Access to a Workplace Retirement Plan
New report finds as of 2023, 66.6 million had access through work while 59 million did not (excluding gig workers); report also explores impact newer state-facilitated IRA programs are having to expand access
SSA Pushes Back on Claims of Widespread Death Record Fraud
Social Security Administration issues release saying that annually, less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected
Updated 2026 Social Security COLA Forecasts Now Calling for 2.2% Bump
Predictions from The Senior Citizens League and retired analyst Mary Johnson align after today’s new CPI-W data released
What Experts are Saying About the State of Social Security
Panelists at the Horizons 2025 conference comment on staff reductions at the Social Security Administration and its impact to beneficiaries
4 Key Themes in JPMAM’s 2025 Guide to Retirement
The need for long-term investing, guaranteed income and understanding Social Security strategies among highlights in 13th edition of Guide
Social Security Administration Cutting 7,000 Jobs in DOGE-Initiated Restructuring
Former SSA Commissioner O’Malley warns of potential system collapse as Democrats rail against personnel cuts and widespread field office closures
Social Security Administration Expedites Checks for WEP/GPO Beneficiaries
The SSA will begin issuing retroactive lump sum payments in February
Top Social Security Official Resigns in Wake of Clash with Musk’s DOGE
Michelle King replaced as acting commissioner by Leland Dudek after King refused to comply with DOGE demand for access to sensitive info; Move raises alarms with Social Security advocates
Trump’s Mass Deportations Could Impact Social Security Insolvency
Deportation of illegal immigrants projected to cut annual cash flow to Social Security by $20 billion
Cooling COLAs: Early Forecast for 2026 Social Security Adjustment Predicts Another Drop
Based on inflation data released today, The Senior Citizens League pegs next year’s COLA at 2.1% and stumps for Trump promise to eliminate Social Security tax