Social Security, COLA

This is my backup plan in case Social Security cuts benefits
Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.
Social Security COLA Update as New Prediction Announced
In legislative developments, Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, reintroduced a bill last week aimed at completely eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits—a move first suggested in 2023 and inspired by a proposal from President Donald Trump while on the campaign trail.
Social Security COLA could fall in 2026, forecasts say
The nonpartisan Senior Citizens League expects the COLA to be 2.3% for 2026, based on a forecast that inflation will drop throughout the coming year. Another forecast by independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson puts the expected COLA increase at 2.1%.
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.
Is Social Security Being Cut in Republican Budget? What to Know
Many government programs are facing significant funding cuts as Republicans look to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
Social Security Spousal Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Should Know in 2025
Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired worker on whose record they claim benefits. The term PIA references the benefit a retired worker will receive if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
This was the average Social Security benefit in 2005, and here's what it is now
During that time, Social Security retirement benefits have also experienced a change. In 2005, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,002, or just over $12,000 annually. To start this year,
How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
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Social Security Matters
If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as compared to their rich ex-spouses?
Elon Musk Issues Major Social Security Warning
Billionaire Elon Musk has said there is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of "federal entitlements" like Social ...
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Bad news for Social Security recipients in latest 2026 COLA projection
The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a ...
New round of Social Security payments will be made this week
Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how ...
Social Security schedule 2025: When do I get my February check?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send your February 2025 check on a specific day of the month depending on your ...
Has Congress stolen trillions from Social Security? The answer is clear as day
The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really ...
Map Shows States That Tax Social Security
Forty-one U.S. states, including populous states like California, Texas and Florida, do not tax Social Security benefits.
Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a ...