Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

I Asked ChatGPT How Much I’d Pay in Taxes If I Retired in Arizona

How much would it cost you to spend your sunset years in The Grand Canyon State? ChatGPT says not to retire to Arizona unless you have this much in accounts.

GOBankingRates

What Happens When You Don’t Have Enough Money To Get Through Retirement

For many people, retirement is imagined as a reward for years of hard work—a time to relax, travel, and enjoy life without financial stress. But for others, the reality can be much different. If you don’t have enough money to get through retirement, the dream can quickly turn into daily…

The Free Financial Advisor

2026 Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% — Here's How Much More You'll Take Home

The US Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for 2026, giving nearly 71 million Americans a boost to their benefits.

International Business Times UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Is There Any Way to Get More Social Security Than You Qualify For?

Social Security is a crucial part of retirement planning for millions of Americans. When people think about their benefits, many wonder if there’s any way to get more Social Security than they qualify for. After all, a little extra income each month can make a big difference, especially when living…

The Free Financial Advisor

10 Cars Retirees Should Avoid Plus the Best Cars To Own on Social Security

GOBankingRates has compiled a list of cars retirees should avoid and some of the best vehicles to drive in your golden years.

GOBankingRates

Social Security Reform: What It Means for Your Retirement Savings Strategy

Social Security reform could reshape your retirement strategy—learn what changes may impact your savings and how to prepare for a secure future.

GOBankingRates

Social Security Wisdom From a Financial Adviser Receiving Benefits Himself

You don't know what you don't know, and with Social Security, that can be a costly problem for retirees — one that can last a lifetime.

Kiplinger

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Sometimes defective, maybe unlawful: what can be done about Australia’s crisis-ridden welfare system?

Run by multiple departments and hundreds of private companies, advocates warn errors will continue to rock a system ‘in crisis’

The Guardian - AU

2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%: What You Need to Know

The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits.

Kiplinger

8 Ways to Prove “Life-Changing Events” and Lower Your IRMAA Surcharge (Before It Auto-Hits)

If your Medicare premiums suddenly spike, you might have been hit with an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)—a surcharge added when your income exceeds certain...

Saving Advice

Florida Retirees: The Little Form That Lowers Part D Drug Costs Before You Hit the Cap

Prescription drug costs are rising fast, and many retirees in Florida are feeling the squeeze. Even with Medicare Part D, deductibles and copays can skyrocket...

Saving Advice

2026 Social Security COLA Will Increase Benefits About $56 a Month

Social Security beneficiaries could see a nearly $56 monthly boost in 2026—here’s what the new COLA increase means for your retirement income.

GOBankingRates

Social Security 2026 COLA of 2.8% to Boost Average Monthly Income by $56 Amid Rising Inflation

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

International Business Times UK

Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Roll Call

Social Security benefits to rise slightly - Roll Call

Social Security benefits are set to rise by 2.8 percent next year, slightly more than this year's increase, to keep pace with inflation.

The Free Financial Advisor

10 Crucial Differences Between Roth and Traditional IRA Accounts

Choosing between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA is a big decision for anyone planning their financial future. These accounts are popular retirement savings tools, but they work differently. Knowing the differences helps you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your savings. Whether you’re just starting to save or rethinking…

GOBankingRates

5 Ways a New Mandatory Retirement Age Would Change Your Retirement Savings Plan

Some recent news about talks to raise the mandatory retirement age brought unsettled times for many experienced workers. Find out more about the impacts.

Saving Advice

WEP/GPO Repealed—Now What? 6 Steps for Teachers, Firefighters, and Public Workers to Recheck Benefits in 2025

For decades, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for millions of public workers who also...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

GOBankingRates

Ramit Sethi Reveals the Retirement Math Most Americans Get Wrong

Money expert Ramit Sethi broke down how much you really need to retire -- and why most Americans are overestimating their savings goals.

Dinks Finance

9 Retirement Mistakes DINK Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making

Dual-income, no-kids (DINK) couples often enjoy financial advantages that other households envy. With two paychecks and fewer day-to-day expenses, it’s easy to assume retirement will take care of itself. But comfort and consistency can be deceptive. Many DINK couples unknowingly fall into habits that undermine their long-term financial security. Avoiding…

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: some Australians have overpaid their Centrelink debt by more than $20,000

Exclusive: Services Australia spokesperson says automatic BPay payments and Centrelink being unable to contact customers may be to blame

GOBankingRates

I Heard You Need $1 Million To Retire — How Do So Many People Survive on Less?

You’ve heard $1 million is the magic retirement number—but many people retire with far less. Here’s how they make it work and what you can learn.

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Tax Traps Baby Boomers Wish Someone Warned Them About Earlier

Taxes can take a bigger bite out of retirement savings than many baby boomers expect. Decades of hard work and careful saving can be undermined by overlooked tax traps that quietly erode wealth. The rules around retirement accounts, Social Security, and Medicare are complex, and the implications for taxes can…

GOBankingRates

What It Takes To Be Upper Class in America Plus 10 Safest Retirement Towns for Upper Class

While it might not be possible for everyone, an upper-class retirement should be the goal for everyone.

Kiplinger

Where to Deposit Your Social Security Check

If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best options.

1 … 72 73 74 75

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration

118 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.