Social Security Getting 2027: Why Checks May Stay the Same
The 2027 COLA could lift benefits, but rising Medicare costs and hold-harmless rules mean many retirees may see littl...
Social Security
This page offers insights on Social Security benefits, helping you understand when to claim for the best payouts. It's essential for your financial planning.
560 articlesWhen $36,000 Rental Income Keeps Social Security Taxable
A retiree netting $36,000 a year from rentals faces ongoing taxation on most of his Social Security benefits due to p...
Trump’s Social Security Reckoning: 22% Cut by 2032
A 2026 Trustees Report warns of a roughly 22% cut to Social Security benefits by late 2032 unless policy changes occu...
Treasury Says Trump’s Cuts Help Seniors, Trust Fund Drains
The Treasury praises relief from Trump’s cuts for millions of seniors, but the Social Security trust fund is projecte...
Trump Says He’ll Protect Social Security, but Math Speaks
As Social Security nears a 2033 funding cliff, the politics of protection clash with actuarial reality. Markets and r...
2027 Social Security COLA: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Inflation continues to press on retirees. With the 2027 social security cola on the horizon, learn how the COLA is ca...
Senators Just Pressed Trump on Social Security's Future
A bipartisan letter delivered to President Trump on June 14, 2026, asks for a concrete plan to preserve Social Securi...
The $6,000 Senior Deduction Reshaping Taxes in 2026
A temporary extra deduction for seniors entered 2026, changing how Social Security benefits are taxed and prompting n...
Bernie Sanders Elon Musk Tax Plan Could Save Social Security
Social Security's finances are under pressure as 2033 insolvency looms and a $26.1 trillion 75-year shortfall exists....
Prepare Your Budget 2027 If COLA Falls Short This Year
A softer-than-expected 2027 COLA can catch households off guard. This guide shows how to adjust your budget now with ...
Is the 4% Rule Making You Live Poorer in Retirement?
A rising chorus of planners argues the fixed 4% rule may trap retirees in unnecessary caution. Experts say flexible w...
Suze Orman Lashes Against Bad Social Security Advice
Suze Orman questions the blanket push to claim Social Security at 62. This article explains who would benefit from ea...