Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 16: Who Gets Paid Today
A new round of Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, for beneficiaries…
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News and updates on Social Security payments, benefit schedules, and SSA policy changes. We cover official Social Security Administration announcements on monthly payment dates, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), SSI and SSDI updates, and Medicare changes, sourced directly from SSA.gov so recipients know exactly what to expect.
How Do 401(k) Contributions Reduce MAGI?
Traditional 401(k) contributions can reduce your current federal taxable wages, which generally lowers your adjusted…
Social Security Checks Arrive Sept. 9: See Who Gets One
A new round of Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, and the…
SSDI Continuing Disability Reviews: Rules, Requirements, and How to Prepare
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance, the Social Security Administration may periodically review your…
Social Security Payments Today, September 3, 2026: Who Gets Paid and What Beneficiaries Need to Know
Social Security payments are going out today, Thursday, September 3, 2026, but only to certain…
Social Security Could Get a $200 Monthly “Bernie Bump”: See Who Could Qualify
A proposal backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders could raise Social Security benefits by roughly $200…
Social Security September Payment Dates Confirmed Who Gets Paid and When
The Social Security Administration’s official 2026 calendar confirms five scheduled payment dates in September, beginning…
Social Security Trustees Retirement Fund Could Pay Only 78% of Benefits in 2032
Social Security’s main retirement trust fund is projected to reach a financial breaking point in…
Social Security Payments Go Out August 19 for These Beneficiaries
Social Security payments are scheduled to go out Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for beneficiaries in…
Social Security COLA 2027: Estimates Fall as Inflation Shows Signs of Cooling
Forecasts for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment are settling around the mid-3% range as…
Social Security Could Ask High Earners to Pay More in Taxes. Here’s Why
Americans with high salaries stop paying Social Security payroll tax after their annual earnings reach…
Social Security Added 14 Conditions to Its Fast-Track Disability List
The Social Security Administration has added 14 medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, expanding…
Social Security Trustees: Trust Fund Outlook Raises Risk of Future Benefit Cuts
The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report projects that the trust fund supporting retirement and survivor…
Social Security’s 2027 Raise Shrinks as Inflation Cools, Ahead of the Data That Will Decide It
Independent forecasters have trimmed their projections for Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment after June inflation…
Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits: Rules, Calculation, and Benefit Increases
Social Security delayed retirement credits increase a worker’s retirement benefit for each month benefits are…
Social Security COLA Formula Explained: CPI-W, Calculation, and Annual Adjustments
Every October, the Social Security Administration announces next year’s cost-of-living adjustment, and every year, millions…
Social Security Payment Schedule October 2026: Official Benefit Dates, Rules, and Updates
In October 2026, SSI payments arrive October 1. Retirement, survivor, and disability benefits pay based…
How Social Security Application Withdrawal Works: 12-Month Rule, Eligibility, and Repayment Requirements
You can withdraw a Social Security retirement application within 12 months of your first month…
Social Security Payroll Tax Cap: Future Outlook, Reform Proposals, and Funding Impact
The Social Security payroll tax cap is the maximum amount of yearly earnings subject to…
Social Security Future Outlook: Funding Challenges, Reform Proposals, and Possible Changes
Social Security is not running out of money entirely, but its trust funds are on…
Which States Tax Social Security Benefits?: Rules, Thresholds, and 2026 Guide
As of the 2026 tax year, eight states tax at least a portion of Social…
Social Security Funding Shortfall Explained: 22% Benefit Cut Risk, Trust Fund, and Congressional Action
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its 2026 annual report on June 9, confirming…
Social Security Maximum Benefit 2026: Who Qualifies for $5,181 and How Payments Are Calculated
The Social Security Administration confirms that a worker who delays claiming until age 70 in…
At What Age Is Social Security No Longer Taxed: Federal Rules, State Rules, and Income Thresholds
The federal combined income thresholds that determine whether Social Security benefits are taxed remain unchanged…