The 2026 Social Security COLA Was Announced Last Month. Here's What That Means for Retirees

While a sizable COLA is often welcomed by retirees, it usually ends up being a double-edged sword. Inflation going up means ...

74% of Americans think they’re reasonably informed about Social Security — but here’s what they’re often getting wrong

In a recent AARP survey of Americans 18 and over, 74% said they consider themselves reasonably informed about Social Security ...

When do I get my Social Security, SSI benefits? First round of November payments comes this week

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.
Morningstar

Social Security is going 'digital first' - but what about the seniors left behind?

Be careful when seeking help accessing your Social Security account, as the information is highly sensitive. Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting ...

An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It

For many of today's Social Security beneficiaries, the income they receive is a necessity to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Nearly a quarter century of annual surveys of retirees by ...
Morningstar

Your Social Security number was exposed by DOGE workers, whistleblower says - along with every single SSN in America

'Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits,' and may need new Social Security numbers, according to the complaint The private data of every ...
MarketWatch

Social Security is going ‘digital first’ — but what about the seniors left behind?

Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting roadblocks. “I was frustrated. I opened [my online Social Security] account quite some time ago — years ago — and I ...