Social Security Makes Big Change That Could Disrupt Service for Millions
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There are millions of Americans today who rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. And it’s not just seniors who get benefits from the program. As such, you’d think the Social Security Administration (SSA) would be adding to its staff.
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A television station broadcasts the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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Read MoreNew Social Security Rules for 2026: What Every American Should Know
Make sure these changes are on your radar.
If there’s one thing you can count on in the context of Social Security, it’s changes. Even though the program has been around for a really long time, Social Security’s rules tend to change from one year to the next. And 2026 is no exception.
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