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3 Biggest Problems Facing Social Security in 2026

Social Security faces major challenges in 2026. Learn the three biggest problems that could impact benefits and what it means for your retirement.

GOBankingRates

Need to Call Social Security? Be Ready to Hold

Staff cuts and redeployments may translate into long wait times. Can tech help?

Kiplinger

DOGE's plans for social security are a 'backdoor' way to cut payments, experts warn: 'This is the most serious threat I've ever seen to it’

Elon Musk’s government efficiency team, DOGE, is taking aim at Social Security, claiming fraud while pushing controversial changes.

Fortune

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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly

The Independent UK

Social Security Is DOGE's New Target: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic.

Kiplinger

Quick Facts About Michelle King: Top Social Security Official Leaves After Clash With DOGE

Michelle King resigns as Social Security chief after clashing with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive government data, sparking privacy concerns.

International Business Times UK

Now Social Security acting commissioner exits agency after clash with Elon Musk

‘They will break it, and they will break it fast,’ a former Biden Social Security commissioner warned of the program

The Independent UK

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What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits

Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

The clock is ticking to fix Social Security as retirees face automatic cut in 9 years

Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.

WEKU

Biden taps Martin O’Malley for Social Security commissioner - Roll Call

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley would be the first Social Security commissioner nominated by a Democratic president since 2001.

Roll Call

GOP budget would destroy Social Security

The proposed budget calls for tax cuts for the uber-rich and an increase in the Social Security retirement age

Salon

Don't buy GOP cheers for Social Security

"Republicans have told us over and over again that they want to cut Social Security," advocacy group warns

Salon

Social Security benefits see highest jump in 40 years. Here’s what to expect

Social Security beneficiaries are set to get the largest boost to their benefits in four decades.

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