Significant Changes Ahead for Retirement Plans in 2026
Individuals preparing for retirement, as well as those already retired, should be aware of three significant changes set to take effect on January 1, 2026. These adjustments, announced by the…
January 2026 Social Security Payments Set for Increase
Tens of millions of beneficiaries of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive increased payments starting in January 2026. This adjustment, driven by the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA),…
Social Security Earnings Test Changes Impact Early Retirees
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed significant changes to the Earnings Test, affecting how individuals combine employment with retirement benefits before reaching their Full Retirement Age (FRA). This adjustment…
Social Security Administration Announces 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries in 2026. This adjustment is designed to help maintain the purchasing…
Advance Payments Begin for Millions of US Social Security Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to activate advance payments for approximately 7.5 million beneficiaries on December 1, 2025. This payment will be the last check for the year…
Social Security Confirms Spousal Benefits for Non-Workers
Social Security has officially confirmed that spouses can receive benefits of up to 50% of their partner’s retirement payment, even if they have never held a formal job. This program…
Trump Administration Alters Disability Benefits, Impacting Workers
Changes to the eligibility rules for Social Security disability benefits by the Trump administration could significantly impact workers, particularly in red states. These alterations are aimed at modernizing the program…
Social Security Chief Affirms No Plan to Raise Retirement Age
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano has explicitly stated that the Trump administration will not raise the retirement age as a means to improve the program’s long-term financial stability. This…
Urgent: Social Security Payments Up to $5,108 Issued This Week
UPDATE: Millions of Americans are set to receive Social Security payments this week, with amounts reaching as high as $5,108. This is a crucial lifeline for over 74 million recipients,…
Social Security Faces Criticism Over Payment Change Delays
A beneficiary of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has encountered significant delays in making a crucial change to their payment method. The agency has restricted updates to direct deposit information,…