Benefits March 10, 2026
Social Security Launches Streamlined Process for This Key Document
The Social Security Administration has launched an online process for Social Security cards, reducing in-office wait times and promoting mobile check-ins.
Benefits March 3, 2026
Social Security Cuts Backlog of Disability Claims by 30%
Improvements to the benefits claims process have cut through the delays and bureaucracy for thousands of Americans with disabilities, according to new data from the Social Security Administration.
Benefits February 20, 2026
Early Retirees Can Earn Slightly More in Side Job Without Cutting Social Security Payments
The Social Security Administration raised the annual work earnings limit for 2026 from $23,400 to $24,480 for those under full retirement age.
Benefits February 4, 2026
Early Social Security COLA Predictions for 2027 Are Starting to Roll In
While Social Security recipients are now receiving a monthly payment surpassing $2,000 for the first time after a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, many seniors and advocacy groups are already looking ahead.
Payroll January 27, 2026
DOGE Team Members Stored Social Security Data on Unauthorized Servers
Last year, Charles Borges, who had served as Social Security’s chief data officer, filed a whistleblower complaint claiming DOGE employees put the records of more than 300 million Americans in a vulnerable cloud computing server.
Payroll January 23, 2026
Social Security is Making ‘Significant Progress’ Toward Digital-First Platform
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano briefed the Social Security Advisory Board on Jan. 7, 2026, highlighting significant customer service improvements over the past year.
Payroll January 14, 2026
Social Security Payment Schedule in 2026 Features Some Changes
Because certain federal holidays or weekend days fall on scheduled payment dates, the schedule has some changes to it in 2026.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Payroll January 5, 2026
Column: Social Security Still Works, But Its Future is Up to Us
A program that still works remarkably well could become harder to navigate, less predictable, and less protective, especially for the seniors who depend on it most.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
IRS October 6, 2025
A CEO at the IRS: Treasury Department Names Frank Bisignano to Fill New Role
Bisignano will report directly to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is also acting chief of the IRS, managing the organization and overseeing all day-to-day operations while also continuing to serve in his role as head of the Social Security Administration.