Trump Team Vows to Protect Social Security, Even as It Proposes Cuts to Parts of the Program

KEY TAKEAWAYS The U.S. is trying to keep Social Security funded, and Trump has pledged not to cut benefits.However, the administration has proposed tightening eligibility for Supplemental Security ...
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New 2026 wage to maximize your Social Security

Starting January 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement a 2.8% increase in Social Security and ...

Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...

Some Social Security Recipients Won’t Get Checks In November: Here’s Why

More than 7.4 million Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income will not get a November check because the usual payday falls on a weekend.

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes that impact millions of beneficiaries as well as high earners.

Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Fixed-Income Retirees

New Social Security rules may shrink monthly budgets for fixed-income retirees—learn how these changes could affect your ...

The Social Security Earnings Test: Know This Rule Before Working in Retirement

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...