Economy Oct 14 The Social Security COLA for 2027 is set. Here's what experts say you need to know By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Jun 26 Your Social Security benefits could be cut by a quarter in 2032. Here's what to know Americans’ Social Security benefits will have to be cut by roughly a quarter in six years due to depleted funds, according to a June 9 report from the Social Security Board of Trustees. That’s months sooner than the group had… By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jun 09 Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a projected funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than expected Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, unchanged from last year's estimate. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Jan 07 5 things on Congress' agenda right now We lay out a rough to-do list for members of Congress as they return from holiday break. By Lisa Desjardins
Economy Oct 24 Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, agency officials said Friday. By Associated Press
Oct 15 Social Security's cost-of-living announcement is delayed, yet another shutdown side effect By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The postponement of the announcement has made it more difficult for people to plan out their finances. Continue reading
Sep 30 What the government's phase-out of paper checks means for you By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs. The change starts Tuesday and affects recipients of benefits like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and tax refunds. Continue reading
Aug 14 Social Security has existed for 90 years. It may be more threatened now than ever By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, aiming to provide economic stability for older Americans. Continue reading
Aug 14 WATCH: Trump marks the 90th anniversary of the creation of Social Security By Hannah Grabenstein President Donald Trump marked the 90th anniversary of Social Security, the country’s largest governmental assistance program, with remarks in the Oval Office Thursday, saying his administration has decreased wait times at field offices and by phone, and increased availability of… Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump says the Republican mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press At best, Trump's "no tax on Social Security" claim exaggerates the benefits to seniors if either the House or Senate-passed proposals is signed into law. Continue reading