Social Security, Retirement Plan

What Is a Social Security COLA, and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?
Social Security is a valuable source of income for tens of millions of retired workers, disabled workers, spouses of workers, and more. And with pensions declining in popularity in recent years, Social Security is the only source of inflation-protected income many retirees have,
Social Security prepares increases for 62-year-old retirees in March 2025
In March 2025, the Social Security Administration will implement a significant Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 62-year-old retirees. This change aims to enhance the financial well-being of millions by increasing monthly benefits,
Social Security could soon take 100% of your benefit check if you're overpaid. Here's what to know.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
Layin’ It on the Line: Social Security concerns in 2025 – What retirees need to know now
Social Security has been the foundation of retirement income for millions of Americans, but as 2025 unfolds, retirees face growing concerns about its future. Rising costs, potential benefit adjustments and policy changes are all shaping the conversation.
New Social Security bill aims to increase benefits by $2,400. Here's the potential impact on your retirement
New Social Security plan would increase benefits by $2,400 each year — if it can pass. Here's what that money could mean for your retirement. Since President Trump returned to o
Social Security’s Retirement Age Is Changing—Are You Affected?
When you’ve worked for many years, it’s unsurprising that retirement feels like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. However, those planning to retire at age 65 may need to reevaluate their current plan as Social Security is raising the retirement age this year.
Blindsided by Social Security benefit taxes? This could make your life easier in 2025
Tax season usually brings a refund check for most workers, but if you're retired, you could wind up owing the IRS.
Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
During his campaign, President Trump wrote on social media, "Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security." He has doubled down on that promise since the election. In February, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump would implement the "largest tax cut in history," including the elimination of taxes on Social Security.
7 Ways Retirees Are Wasting Their Social Security Checks
Receiving Social Security is vitally important for American retirees. According to the Social Security Administration, a whopping half of the population aged 65 or older or that have reached
How the Social Security early retirement benefit works
Considering early retirement through Social Security? Understand the implications and process to make informed decisions that secure your financial future.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 72
In these uncertain times, it's important to have a solid retirement plan in place. That involves estimating how much money you'll need for retirement and how you'll get it. Much of what you need will likely come from your saving and investing over time,

Social Security scraps far-reaching cuts to phone services

The Grim Reality of President Donald Trump's Social Security Plan
Since 1940, the Social Security Board of Trustees has released an annual report that intricately details how the program ...
Social Security Overpayments: 100% Withholding May Leave Seniors Broke
The Social Security Administration is tightening its rules on Social Security overpayment. Beneficiaries could see 100% ...