Benefits September 28, 2026
New Warning: Social Security Cuts Will Be Larger Than Predicted, Feds Say
Looming cuts to Social Security could be deeper than previously predicted, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.
Benefits September 24, 2026
When Should You Claim Social Security? There’s No One Right Age
Waiting to claim Social Security means a bigger monthly check, but retirees also have to weigh how long they expect to live, their savings and how they want to spend their retirement, experts say.
Benefits September 24, 2026
House Bill Would Let Families Apply Online for Social Security Survivor Benefits
A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 16 would benefit spouses, family members and dependents seeking survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Benefits September 23, 2026
Bill Would Cut Wait Times for Social Security Disability, Medicare Payments
Sen. Andy Kim, D-NJ, introduced the “Stop the Wait Act,” which would phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over five years as well do away with the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits.
Benefits September 15, 2026
Prepare to Be Disappointed About 2027 Social Security COLA Increase, Experts Warn
Retirees hoping for a substantial increase in Social Security benefits this year will likely be disappointed despite being on track for a record cost-of-living adjustment.
Benefits September 14, 2026
Column: The Case Against Cutting Social Security Benefits
It’s hard to sell the idea that what this economy needs is less protection from Social Security.
Benefits September 10, 2026
Don’t Do This to Your Social Security Card, Feds Warn
Doing this can prevent some of the card’s security features, such as the blue marbleized paper designed to make it tamper-proof.
Firm Management September 8, 2026
The Miller Group Joins Assurex Global
The Miller Group is a third-generation, family-owned insurance and risk advisory agency based in the Kansas City area.
Benefits September 8, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: This Group Could Finally Pass $1,000 a Month
Social Security recipients are on track to receive their biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four years, which will likely push one group’s average payment above $1,000 a month.
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 August 18, 2026
Bill Cassidy, Others in Congress Are Running Out of Time to Reform Social Security
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing for action on Social Security as he enters his final months in Congress, but he is running out of time.
Benefits August 14, 2026
How Much Will Social Security COLA Go Up Next Year? ‘It’s Infuriating’
The Senior Citizens League’s new estimate reflects a 0.8 percentage point increase over last year’s cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8%.