May 2026 has begun, and the Social Security Administration has already started sending monthly benefit payments to millions of Americans. While some recipients received money on Friday, May 1, many others must wait until later in the month. The exact payment date depends on the type of benefit a person receives and, for most Social Security … Read more
Millions of Americans will see Social Security Administration payments arrive this week as May’s benefit schedule begins. The payments include Supplemental Security Income, also known as SSI, along with Social Security benefits for specific groups of retirees, disability recipients and survivor beneficiaries. For some people, this week brings more than one deposit. Certain beneficiaries who … Read more
Many Americans expect Social Security payments to begin smoothly once they file for benefits. However, one overlooked rule can reduce checks for people who claim early while still working. This rule is called the retirement earnings test. It applies to people who claim Social Security before reaching full retirement age and continue earning income from work. … Read more
Social Security remains one of the most important sources of income for older Americans, but confidence in the program is weakening. Nearly 71 million Americans rely on Social Security payments, and many workers and retirees now fear that future benefits could be reduced. These concerns are growing as new projections show the Social Security trust … Read more
A new Social Security proposal is gaining attention because it would limit yearly benefits for some high-earning retirees. The plan is designed to help address Social Security’s long-term funding problem while protecting most lower and middle-income beneficiaries. The proposal comes from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a Washington, D.C. think tank. Its plan, … Read more
Social Security recipients may receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates suggesting that the next COLA could reach 3.2%. If this prediction holds, it would give retirees, disabled workers and other beneficiaries a bigger monthly payment increase than they received in 2026. Cost-of-living adjustments, commonly known as COLAs, are designed to help … Read more
A new proposal to cap high Social Security benefits is gaining attention as the program faces growing financial pressure. The idea focuses on limiting annual benefits for retired couples who receive more than $100,000 per year from Social Security. Supporters say this change could save billions of dollars and help extend the life of the … Read more
A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump could bring major changes to the way millions of Americans save for retirement. The order focuses on workers who do not have access to a 401(k), pension, or another employer-sponsored retirement plan. For many part-time employees, contractors, gig workers, and small business employees, retirement savings options … Read more
A Social Security issue linked to the new Social Security Fairness Act may be costing some retirees thousands of dollars in retroactive benefits. Lawmakers are now urging the Social Security Administration to correct the problem and ensure that all eligible seniors receive the full payments they are owed. The issue affects certain retirees who may … Read more
Social Security benefits could see another increase in 2027, giving millions of Americans a potential boost in their monthly payments. The increase is expected to come through the annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment, commonly known as COLA, which helps Social Security checks keep up with inflation. Although the official 2027 COLA has not yet been confirmed by the Social … Read more