Benefits August 19, 2026
Column: Collecting Social Security on Your Ex
For example, if you're an ex-spouse, you can legally collect on your former spouse's record if you meet certain conditions.
Benefits July 20, 2026
15 States Where Retirees Would Lose the Most From Social Security Cuts
While the cuts will be brutal, Social Security recipients in 29 states would see a benefit loss of $500 or more per month.
Benefits July 20, 2026
Facing $500-a-Month Cuts, Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Social Security Plan
New bipartisan legislation introduced last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and a handful of other lawmakers looks to force congressional action before massive Social Security cuts hit within seven years.
Benefits July 20, 2026
How Grandparents Can Help with Financial Planning for College
How to optimize their contributions without jeopardizing financial aid.
Payroll July 16, 2026
62% of Workers Say Working Harder No Longer Leads to Financial Progress
A majority of American workers no longer believe that increased effort at work leads to meaningful financial progress.
Benefits July 15, 2026
Social Security’s New COLA Prediction is Out and It’s More of the Same for Retirees
Inflation-weary retirees won’t see much relief in the latest projections regarding next year’s Social Security increase.
Benefits July 15, 2026
Social Security Rolls Out 2 Major Changes
Two major administrative changes—both aimed at improving customer service and satisfaction—were announced recently by the Social Security Administration.
Benefits July 10, 2026
Commentary: Shoring Up Social Security with a Big Tax Hike? Bad Idea
Social Security needs reform, but the proposal from Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno snowballs the coming crisis while squeezing the economy to buy time.
Taxes July 7, 2026
42 States Don’t Tax Social Security. Here Are the 8 That Do
Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.
Benefits June 25, 2026
An Unlikely Senate Alliance Might Be What Finally Fixes Social Security
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts don’t agree on much, but they have agreed to work together on legislation to improve Social Security’s solvency.
Benefits June 25, 2026
Don’t Forget About Tax on Social Security Benefits
Seniors can lower their PI via capital losses, annuities, growth stocks, life insurance, or IRA contributions.
Benefits June 24, 2026
COUNTERPOINT: Social Security Should Not Be Privatized
"Social Security privatization is a false solution that would make retirement less secure for seniors while saddling workers with higher taxes and debt."
Benefits June 24, 2026
POINT: Recipe to Convert to a Private Social Security System
"The best way to fix Social Security is to privatize it. The difficulty of getting from where we are today to a private system lies in the cost of conversion."