Trump's flagship tax and spending law is expected to have a material (and adverse) impact on America's leading retirement program.

As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change impacts retiree homeowners.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for income. As the program reaches marks its 90th anniversary, those payments may be poised to change.

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden and enacted in January, had an impact. It repealed the Windfall Elimination and Government Pension Offset provisions, increasing Social Security benefit levels for former public workers.

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Taxes on benefits haven't been eliminated, and based on current projections, the program isn't going bankrupt. Understanding the truth about Social Security and knowing what you can control can help you better prepare for retirement.

The notion of privatizing Social Security surfaced most recently when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this month said new tax-deferred investment accounts dubbed “Trump accounts” may serve as a “backdoor to privatization,” though Treasury has walked back those comments.

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S. are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new COLA for 2026. While the official confirmation is still two months away, experts have shared projections that might leave many with mixed feelings about their financial future.