Social Security: What's Happening? News, FAQs, Legislation and More
Stay up to date while navigating the crucial yet complicated world of Social Security.
October 10, 2019
Social Security COLA for 2020: Blame Bureau of Labor Statistics, DOLThe cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security has been announced.
September 27, 2019
CBO analysis of Larson Social Security bill: Trust funds dry up in 2041Congress' scorekeeper suggests more work needs to be done on the bill.
September 11, 2019
5 FAQs about Social Security Administration 'no-match' lettersEmployers may receive a no-match letter when there is a discrepancy between employees' information on a W-2 and the SSA's database.
August 28, 2019
10 'must know' FAQs on Social SecurityFrom basic claiming strategies to taxation and spousal benefits, your clients have questions — and we have answers.
October 09, 2019
New policy proposal promotes Social Security reform as an opportunity for economic growthFramework would create auto-enrolled retirement accounts on top of Social Security.
June 25, 2019
Social Security COLA for 2020: Will trade wars increase SSA's projection?The wild card that could impact the COLA in the immediate term is what one economist calls a 'trade conflagration.'
May 17, 2019
Later would have been better, say Social Security recipientsA surviving spouse could end up taking a penalty of $1,000–$2,000 less every month by filing at age 62 instead of waiting till later.
May 22, 2019
Would-be retirees miscalculate Social Security benefit estimatesSome Americans think that if they claim Social Security early those reduced benefits will automatically rise when they hit full retirement age.
May 02, 2019
11 key Social Security facts you need to knowHere are answers to some of the most common Social Security questions.
April 22, 2019
Social Security's about to pay out more than it takes in -- for the first time in decadesTrustees Report urges immediate attention from lawmakers as main Social Security trust fund to run dry in 2034.