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Social Security: There's a Silver Lining in the Otherwise Bleak Projection for 2026's COLA
Key Points Initial estimates for 2026's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are not looking favorable.There are ...
Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you
The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
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Social Security payment dates for July 2025: Here’s who might see a smaller check
If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may smaller this month.
A Growing Number of Seniors Are Claiming Social Security at This Popular Age. Should You Join Them?
That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...
Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
Philadelphia woman’s life turned upside down after Social Security deems her dead — and she’s not the only one
R enee Williams was very much alive and living in West Philadelphia when she discovered a serious problem. Her bank accounts, ...
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
President Trump has overseen a flurry of Social Security changes in his first five months in office. In less than three weeks ...
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Recovery of Social Security Overpayments: What You Need to Know About the New 50% Rate
The Trump administration's recent adjustments to Social Security overpayment recovery rates have significant implications for ...