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 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.
Taxes June 30, 2026
New Boston Tax Rule Shields Seniors From Losing $1K-$2K Tax Credit
A change to the senior property tax exemption, which was signed into law by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs.
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 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."
Benefits June 18, 2026
A Simple Change Could Reshape Social Security’s Future, O’Malley Says
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley says raising the cap on income subject to Social Security payroll taxes could help address the system’s looming financial challenges.
Benefits June 15, 2026
Social Security Has Slashed 14% of Its Workforce Since Early 2025, Analysis Shows
According to a new analysis, Social Security has cut 8,000 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, since January 2025, and half of the job cuts have been in customer-facing roles.
Benefits June 12, 2026
With Large Cuts to Social Security Benefits Looming, AARP Urges Congress to Act: ‘Wake Up Call’
Cutting Social Security benefits is not an option to make up the impending funding shortfall, according to senior citizens advocacy group AARP.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest Projection at 3.8%—But Still Trails Cost of Living
According to The Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living estimate for this month is 3.8%, which is one percentage point higher than last year’s COLA of 2.8%.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Trustees: Social Security, Medicare Outlook Slightly Worse
Without any changes, the main Social Security trust fund would be depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than projected last year, the Social Security trustees said in a report issued on June 9.