Social Security, Retirement Age

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,
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.
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.
Retiring on Social Security Alone? Here's the Pay Cut You Might Be Looking At
Back in the day, it was common for people to stick with the same employer for 30 or 40 years and retire with a pension. These days, it’s mostly public employees who get pensions. Private sector workers are commonly tasked with saving for retirement on their own.
Social Security COLA Increase Sparks Warning: 'Seniors Will Be Struggling'
The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out billions of dollars in benefits every month to nearly 70 million recipients. These benefits are, more often than
Latest Social Security COLA prediction says 2026 increase will be disappointing
As the costs of goods continues to increase nationwide, Social Security benefit adjustments aren't expected to keep up.
How is the Social Security adjustment calculated? What you should know about the COLA
The process behind calculating the COLA remains a mystery to many. Here's what every retiree should know about how the COLA is determined and what changes might be on the horizon.
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Social Security Overpayment Policy Change: What It Means for You
From upping the retirement age to cost-of- living adjustments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is in the hot seat ...
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.
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 ...
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: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ...
Social Security scraps far-reaching cuts to phone services after Post report
The agency will move ahead with a much narrower revision eliminating direct deposit changes by phone amid DOGE fraud concerns ...
Social Security overpaid me, do I need to pay it back? What to know about latest change
If you were overpaid by Social Security, you may not see payments after March until it's paid back. Here's what to know ...
Is Your Social Security Data Safe?
Commissioner O’Malley estimated that some 40% to 45% of current Social Security workers are already retirement-eligible. These employees are particularly likely to say goodbye. They are being offered ...