Social Security faces major challenges in 2026. Learn the three biggest problems that could impact benefits and what it means ...

Republicans and Democrats don’t concur on many things these days, but on one point they increasingly agree: Social Security ...

The Social Security trust fund is facing a shortfall. That means benefits could be cut in 2032, not wiped out completely, but ...

No Social Security payments are being sent this week due to the January 2026 calendar. Here’s when checks arrive—and how the 2.8% COLA boosts benefits.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...

The 2025 COLA of 2.5% wasn't enough to cover the higher prices paid by many retirees. History shows that COLAs don't offset inflation in the following year nearly half the time. Retirees have some ...

Gen X is heading toward retirement with hidden challenges. Discover three sneaky problems that could derail your plans and ...

Social Security recipients are set to receive their December payments in the coming weeks, arriving ahead of the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, which takes effect in January. Most ...

Social Security’s full retirement age reaches 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security at 66 instead of 67 reduces benefits by roughly 6.67% for life. Lawmakers have discussed ...

If you were hoping this long-standing problem with Social Security would be solved soon, you'll be disappointed. Since Social Security is an important source of income for retirees, it's critical that ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or ...