The Promise Act would push Congress to vote on Social Security reform before 2032's projected 22% benefit cut for retirees

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has come together to try to ensure that Congress finds a solution to the upcoming Social ...
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Social Security Spousal Benefits Can Add Up to $10,000 a Year. Most Couples Never Claim Them Correctly

Most married couples file for Social Security as two separate decisions and never realize the coordination strategy they ...

Don’t rush to save Social Security, AARP tells Congress: ‘It should be debated openly — not through an accelerated process’

The Promise Act would curtail proper debate, the senior-focused organization said.

The Secret Behind Your Social Security Raise

If you’re receiving Social Security benefits (or expect to someday), you’ve probably heard some people discuss the program’s ...

Maryland lawmakers seek PJM reforms amid rising electric bills

As Maryland residents continue to face some of the nation’s fastest-rising electric bills, state lawmakers say they’re being ...

Social Security checks for retirees could rise $77 a month in 2027. Critics want to change how future increases are calculated.

Experts have renewed calls for a different method of calculating the annual cost-of-living adjustment.

AARP resists fast track Social Security overhaul

AARP urges Congress to reject the PROMISE Act, a bipartisan bill that fast-tracks Social Security reform through an unelected ...

August Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 5 days

The August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in five days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day ...
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A $550,000 Portfolio That Quietly Pays a 62-Year-Old $3,400 a Month Until Social Security Kicks In

Stopping work at 62 while waiting for a bigger Social Security check sounds clean on paper, but the math gets complicated ...

Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"

Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA ...

Nearly 90% Of Seniors Support Higher Taxes On Younger Workers To Maintain Current Social Security Benefits, Survey Says

Social Security has long been called the third rail of American politics, but a survey suggests a growing divide between generations over who should bear the cost of keeping the program afloat. A ...