Still Working While Receiving Social Security? A Financial Adviser's Guide to the Earnings Test

If you haven't reached your full retirement age yet, your Social Security check could take a hit, depending on how much you ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Retirees in These 10 States Will Get the Biggest Raises Next Year

Despite the federal government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the official cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 on Oct. 24. Benefits will increase 2.8% next year, which ...
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How Social Security varies by income and wealth

Social Security was built as a universal safety net, but it does not treat every worker the same. The size of a monthly check ...
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Average Social Security checks could hit $3,000 by 2040

Average Social Security checks are on track to be far larger for future retirees than they are today, potentially approaching ...
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Opinion - Social Security: Is there a third way out?

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...
The Hill

Social Security: Is there a third way out?

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...
Kiplinger

The Social Security Earnings Test: Know This Rule Before Working in Retirement

If you plan to work while collecting Social Security benefits before reaching your Full Retirement Age (FRA), you need to understand the Social Security Earnings Test (officially called the Retirement ...
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These 2026 Social Security Changes Could Put More Money in Retirees' Pockets

Social Security undergoes changes from year to year. In 2026, two major changes could help retirees financially. It's important to pay attention to Social Security updates you so know what to expect.
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Social Security Is About to Complete a Major Rule Change Congress Established Over 40 Years Ago, and New Changes Could Be Coming Soon

Congress enacted a new law in 1983 to ensure Social Security can continue paying full benefits. One aspect of the changes was spaced out over multiple decades, culminating next year. Congress faces a ...
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Social Security Reform: What It Means for Your Retirement Savings Strategy

Social Security reform is inevitable and could take many forms. The SSA could cut benefits, or freeze or slow cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). They could start means-testing recipients to deny or ...
USA Today

These states won't tax your Social Security, 401(k), IRA or pension Income

People (ideally) spend decades preparing for retirement, whether it's paying into the Social Security system, stashing money and investing in various retirement accounts or earning a pension. It may ...
The Boston Globe

Working for Social Security is hard. Working without pay during the government shutdown is even harder.

HANOVER — Even before employees started working without pay, morale wasn’t great at the Social Security office in this South Shore town. And now the government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, has ...