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%.
Benefits August 12, 2026
Column: How to Fix Social Security, in Six Words
An economist proposes bipartisan Social Security reform that avoids any benefit cuts and puts the program on a path to long-term solvency.
Benefits August 12, 2026
Social Security Takes New Step to Address Major Complaints
The Social Security Administration said it is addressing concerns about the disability filing process with new technology designed to make the process easier.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Could Social Security Benefits Increase? What a New Proposal Would Do
Social Security payments would increase, annual cost-of-living adjustments could be larger and fewer retirees would pay federal taxes on their benefits under a reintroduced proposal from two Connecticut lawmakers.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Column: Save Social Security with the Gig Economy
One way to improve the program: Social Security ought to change its tax treatment of self-employment and start taxing the employers of independent contractors.
Benefits July 30, 2026
AARP Issues Warning About Latest Social Security Bill
AARP said the PROMISE bill introduced by Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and six other lawmakers would remove public input from its important role in reforming Social Security.
CAS July 29, 2026
Non-Deductible IRAs: A Sound Way to Save Even More for Retirement
You may want to rely on a nondeductible IRA to supplement contributions to an employer-provided plan.
Benefits July 27, 2026
New Social Security Cards Are Here But Only for a Special Group
In recognition of America’s 250th birthday on July 4, the Social Security Administration is providing a commemorative card for children born in the U.S. between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026.
IRS July 24, 2026
Spying Allegations Aside, Head of IRS and SSA Says Your Info is Safe with Him
Frank J. Bisignano, who heads both the IRS and Social Security Administration, dismissed accusations in a recent Wall Street Journal article that he spied on fellow executives during his previous financial career.
Benefits July 23, 2026
Social Security Expands Online Tools and Notices for Disability Claims
The Social Security Administration has made “major” enhancements to my Social Security, expanding its self-service options and notices that are available for individuals navigating the disability claims and appeals process.