Social Security Alerts, News & Updates

Social Security Alerts, News & Updates

Benefits Amounts

Learn what influences Social Security benefit amounts and how to interpret the figures you see.

Calendar highlighting June 26 deadline for social security payments for late birthdays

Social Security Payments End June 26 for Late Birthdays

June 21, 2025

Graph showing the impact of Trump policy slashing social security benefits by half

Trump Policy Slashes Social Security Benefits by Half

June 17, 2025

Graph showing Social Security COLA 2026 forecast changes and their impact on benefits

Social Security COLA 2026: What Recent Forecast Changes Mean for Your Benefits

June 17, 2025

Social Security payments arriving for June recipients on Wednesday

Social Security Payments Arrive Wednesday for June Recipients

June 15, 2025

Graph showing Social Security's 2025 benefit increase falling short of rising living costs

Social Security’s 2025 Boost Falls Short of Rising Costs

June 15, 2025

Retirees enjoying life while managing Social Security benefits in 2025

How Retirees Are Redefining Life on Social Security in 2025

June 14, 2025

70-year-old widow facing financial difficulties relying on social security benefits

70-Year-Old Widow Struggles to Survive on Social Security

June 13, 2025

Infographic showing social security facts that can help increase your benefits

Social Security Facts That Could Boost Your Benefits

June 13, 2025

Graph showing projected 2.5 percent increase in Social Security benefits for 2025

Social Security Benefits May Rise 2.5% Next Year

June 11, 2025

Graph showing most workers missing Social Security's $5,108 maximum benefit

Most Workers Miss Social Security’s $5,108 Maximum Benefit

June 11, 2025

Graph showing increase in social security benefits by 24 percent when waiting until age 70

Waiting Until 70 Boosts Social Security Benefits by 24%

June 7, 2025

Graph showing social security adjustments failing to keep pace with inflation

Social Security Benefits Struggle to Match Rising Costs

June 5, 2025

Illustration representing social security benefits and common ways they can be lost

Three Hidden Social Security Strategies Could Boost Your Benefits

June 3, 2025

Parents managing finances on a $2200 Social Security income facing difficult decisions

Parents Living on $2,200 Social Security Face Tough Choices

May 30, 2025

Widows concerned about missing thousands in social security benefits

Widows Missing Thousands in Social Security Benefits

May 30, 2025

Map showing the top 10 cities where retirees collect the highest social security benefits

Retirees in These 10 Cities Collect Highest Social Security

May 29, 2025

Illustration representing social security reforms impacting benefits for high earners

Social Security Reforms Could Slash Benefits for High Earners

May 28, 2025

Graph showing most Americans losing $111,000 in social security benefits

Most Americans Lose $111,000 in Social Security Benefits

May 24, 2025

Illustration showing social security earnings limits and how working affects benefits

Social Security Earnings Limits: How Working Affects Your Benefits

May 22, 2025

Illustration representing two policy changes that could increase social security benefits

Two Policy Changes That Could Boost Social Security Benefits

May 22, 2025

Social Security Survivor Benefits Extend to Grandchildren

Social Security Changes Boost Benefits for Some, Adjust Repayment Rules

May 20, 2025

Illustration representing Americans unaware of their social security benefits

Most Americans Don’t Know Their Social Security Benefits

May 17, 2025

Graph showing Social Security projected to have the lowest COLA increase since 2021

Social Security Projected to See Lowest COLA Increase Since 2021

May 16, 2025

Illustration representing social security cuts and strategies to save $100,000 to bridge the financial gap

Social Security Cuts Loom: How to Save $100,000 to Bridge the Gap

May 14, 2025

Graph showing Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment projected to hit a five-year low

Social Security’s 2026 COLA Projected to Hit Five-Year Low

May 13, 2025

Graph showing average social security check amounts falling short for most retirees

Average Social Security Check Falls Short for Most Retirees

May 13, 2025

Illustration showing the hidden costs of early social security claims beyond smaller checks

Early Social Security Claims: The Hidden Costs Beyond Smaller Checks

May 9, 2025

Illustration representing social security changes and benefits reforms in 2025

Social Security Changes Reshape Benefits as More Reforms Loom

May 7, 2025

Social Security payments starting May 15 with benefits up to $5,108

Social Security Payments Begin May 15 With Benefits Up to $5,108

May 6, 2025

Graph showing social security benefits falling short for lifetime contributors

Social Security Falls Short for Lifetime Contributors, Data Shows

May 2, 2025

Graph showing maximum social security benefit reaching 5108 dollars monthly in 2025

Maximum Social Security Benefit to Reach $5,108 Monthly in 2025

May 1, 2025

Chart illustrating potential Social Security benefit reductions and preparation strategies

Preparing for Potential Social Security Benefit Reductions

April 28, 2025

Public sector retirees receiving increased social security payments under new law

New Law Boosts Social Security Pay for Public Sector Retirees

April 16, 2025

Graph showing financial impact of early social security claims on retirees

Early Social Security Claims Can Cost Retirees Thousands

April 9, 2025

Graph showing the widening social security gap as retirement costs increase

Social Security Gap Widens as Retirement Costs Surge

April 1, 2025

Graph showing Social Security covering 42 percent of retirement costs

Social Security Covers Just 42% of Retirement Costs

April 1, 2025

Public sector retirees receiving bigger Social Security checks in April

Public Sector Retirees Set for Bigger Social Security Checks in April

March 31, 2025

Graph illustrating smart moves to increase social security retirement income

Smart Moves to Boost Your Social Security Retirement Income

March 30, 2025

Public workers celebrating major social security boost under new law

Public Workers Win Major Social Security Boost in New Law

March 24, 2025

Illustration of a senior couple reviewing their social security retirement benefits

Smart Moves to Boost Your Social Security Retirement Check

March 17, 2025