Social Security Alerts, News & Updates
Why Social Security’s Money Problem Is Forcing a Higher Retirement Age
Social Security's Trust Fund is depleting fast. Learn how the proposed retirement age increase to 68-69 will impact your benefits.
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Social Security Alerts, News & Updates
John Alexander
John Alexander provides detailed coverage of Social Security, retirement, and policy changes that influence financial planning. John’s reporting draws on official documents, data releases, and insights from subject-matter experts. By breaking down complicated policies into plain language, John ensures readers can understand the meaning behind each update. The focus is on analysis that remains grounded in trustworthy sources.
Treasury Appoints Frank Bisignano to Run Both IRS and SSA
Frank Bisignano now leads both IRS and Social Security. Can one person run two massive agencies? What it means for your benefits.
10 States Where Social Security Actually Covers Your Bills
Discover the 10 states where Social Security benefits actually cover living expenses, and where retirees face the biggest financial gaps.
From Checks to Digital: How Social Security Payments Are Changing for Beneficiaries
Discover how Social Security payments are going digital, what options are available, and how to ensure your benefits continue smoothly during this important transition.
Social Security Changes: Paper Checks End and COLA Update
Social Security ends paper checks while 2026 brings a 2.7% COLA increase, higher income caps, and finalizes the retirement age transition to 67.
Will Social Security Payments Stay Stable During Rate Changes?
Discover why Social Security payments remain stable during interest rate changes, while other retirement investments may require strategic adjustments to maintain income.
Social Security Data Security Fears Prompt Investigation
Discover how a whistleblower's claims about Social Security data breaches sparked a major investigation and what officials found about your information's security.
New Tax Relief for Social Security Benefits in Congress
New bipartisan bill aims to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits while extending program solvency to 2058. See how it could impact your retirement.
Missed Your Social Security Filing Deadline at 70? What to Do Now
Picture this – you’ve spent decades planning your retirement strategy, carefully weighing…
Social Security Data Leak: How to Protect Your Personal Information
Here’s what you need to know about a developing situation that affects…
How to Get Your Social Security Benefit Estimate Online
Getting Started with Your Social Security Benefit Estimates Let me tell you…
How to Keep Your Paper Social Security Check Past the 2025 Deadline
The federal government is rolling out one of the most significant payment…
9 Smart Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Discover 9 smart strategies to maximize your Social Security benefits and enhance your retirement income. Secure your financial future today!
How Reverse Mortgages Affect Your Social Security Benefits
Retirement finances have gotten way more complicated than they used to be.…
How Social Security COLA Works: Protect Your Benefits
When you think about retirement security, Social Security benefits probably come to…
Why Your Social Security Payments May Shrink Despite COLA
You’re counting on that 2026 cost-of-living adjustment to boost your monthly Social…
Social Security Changes Bring 24/7 Service and Faster Claims
When the Social Security Administration announced their major overhaul this year, most…
Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision Ended
Here’s something most people don’t know about Social Security: it has transformed…
Social Security Saves Americans 43 Million Hours with Improved Service
The Social Security Administration has completely transformed how it serves Americans, and…
Retiring at 70 with $500K: Is Your Social Security Enough?
Picture this: you’ve built a $500,000 Roth IRA and secured a $3,000…