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.
Payroll September 3, 2025
Younger Workers Concerned About Future Viability of Social Security
Social Security is 90 years old, and a new report from AARP shows a sharp decline in confidence in the program’s future—especially among younger adults.
Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.
Payroll August 15, 2025
Retiree Activists Mark 90th Anniversary of Social Security with Nationwide Call to Action
Local Alliance activists are holding events in more than 18 states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Payroll August 13, 2025
House Dems Introduce Bill to Prevent More Downsizing at Social Security Offices
New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is leading a group of Democrats who are pushing to ensure Congress gets a say in any downsizing at the Social Security Administration.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Trump’s New 401(k) Order Could Reshape How Americans Invest for Retirement
Some potential impacts include retirement plan exposure to alternative assets such as private equity and crypto alongside traditional options like mutual funds and ETFs.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Social Security Makes Major Decision for Beneficiaries Who Receive Paper Checks
The Social Security Administration is backing away from a plan that would have eliminated paper checks for benefit payments issued to beneficiaries.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Payroll July 17, 2025
Seniors Call for Social Security Catchup Payments as Latest COLA Estimate for 2026 is Out
While the latest projection from The Senior Citizens League shows a .1% increase over the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment, the group says seniors are calling for a catchup payment and a change to how the COLA is calculated.
Payroll July 17, 2025
Initial Jobless Claims Shrink for Fifth Straight Week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for a fifth week in a row to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market.
Payroll July 15, 2025
How the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ Compare to 529 Plans and Custodial Roth IRAs
Here’s what you should know about these “baby 401(k)s” and how they compare to other savings plans for children.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Here’s Why Social Security Checks Could be Smaller for Some Americans in July
A new policy calls for overpayments made by the Social Security Administration to beneficiaries to be collected at a rate of up to 50% of monthly benefits until the overpayment is recouped.