Social Security
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Health Costs Clip Retirees' Income: Report
By John ManganaroEven with Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, older Americans face sizable out-of-pocket medical spending.
January 27, 2026
New Bill Calls for Advance Notice of Social Security Field Office ClosureThe bill, sponosed by Rep. Gwen Moore, requires SSA to give 180 days' notice.
January 15, 2026
How to Calm Clients' Fears of Social Security's DemiseFinancial professionals need to step in to quell very real concerns.
January 13, 2026
Average Social Security Checks Top $2,000: ReportThe monthly milestone is reached after a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Crunch Time Is Just a Senate Term AwaySenators elected in 2026 will likely be in office when the trust fund goes bust. Will they act?
January 09, 2026
Social Security to Roll Out Nationwide Claims System: ReportThe change could have "catastrophic consequences for beneficiaries," a Social Security advocate says.
January 09, 2026
Social Security Slashed Staff Amid Claims of Massive Fraud. Now What?The program's funding outlook remains bleak, but conditions at the Social Security Administration appear to have stabilized.
January 06, 2026
New Bill Boosts Social Security Benefits $150 Per MonthThe measure would phase out the payroll tax cap and change how COLAs are calculated.