Benefits March 24, 2026
Social Security Recipients Get Some Bad News
Last week, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office forecasted the Social Security trust fund is set to run out a year earlier than previously estimated.
Benefits March 24, 2026
Estimated 2027 Social Security Increase Likely Not Enough for Seniors, Advocates Warn
The annual cost-of-living adjustment won't be announced until fall, but early estimates indicate a small increase is expected.
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 10, 2026
Column: Social Security Fairness Act Windfalls Can Surprise Some Seniors with Higher Property Tax Bill
The “gift” of higher Social Security benefits and the one-time catch-up payment clearly may have a downside for some—potentially a much higher property tax bill.
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.
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 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.