Social Security
Social Security beneficiaries may see a larger cost of living adjustment in 2027, with estimates predicting a 3.9% COLA amid rising inflation concerns.
Sen. Ted Cruz calls Trump accounts for newborns “Social Security personal accounts,” saying they could build momentum for future payroll tax reform.
A proposed bill from Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Greg Murphy would let Social Security beneficiaries work without having their benefits reduced.
A new analysis projects Social Security’s 2027 cost of living adjustment at 2.8%, potentially raising the average retiree benefit by about $57 per month.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Social Security’s pay-as-you-go structure prevents most Americans from building wealth that grows with the broader economy.
A new proposal from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget would cap Social Security benefits for wealthy couples at $100,000 annually, with a $50,000 limit for single retirees.
Social Security recipients can boost benefits by up to 8% annually by delaying claims until age 70. Smart retirement planning increases monthly payments significantly.
Federal budget deficit reached $1 trillion in five months through February 2026 as tax revenue jumped $206 billion due to higher income tax and tariff collections, CBO data shows.
Social Security benefits are facing automatic cuts starting in 2032 when a key trust fund is expected to reach insolvency, according to new CBO report.
Public sector workers getting restored benefits under last year’s Social Security Fairness Act would be spared a tax bill on those benefits under new legislation.
The Social Security Administration shifts SSI benefit disbursements when the first of the month falls on weekends or federal holidays to ensure beneficiaries have money for bills.
SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves January’s payment to Dec. 31.
The Social Security Administration revealed its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which is going to boost benefits by 2.8% next year to account for inflation.
Social Security’s annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics to be used to boost or reduce the inflation adjustments.
Social Security’s 2026 COLA announcement was delayed by the government shutdown but will be released Oct. 24, with experts projecting a 2.7% to 2.8% increase.
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas warns that the nation’s $38 trillion debt and rising spending are ‘unsustainable,’ urging lawmakers to address entitlement reform and restore fiscal discipline.
The Social Security Administration will send two SSI payments in October 2025, with one payment on Oct. 1 and another on Oct. 31 due to the 2025 calendar scheduling.
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano is set to take on a second role in the Trump administration as he was named the CEO of the Internal Revenue Service.
Millions of seniors may have to wait longer for 2026 Social Security COLA announcement as the government shutdown could delay Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation report.
Concord Coalition Executive Director Carolyn Bourdeaux joins ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ to discuss the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision and its potential effect on the national debt.
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