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Social Security Changes in 2027
Social Security recipients get 3.6% cost of living boost and tax adjustments for 2027.
Al · 1m
Social Security gets 3.6% raise for 2027, but experts say it's not enough
The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.6% for 2027, the largest since 2023. Critics warn the increase will be swallowed by rising Medicare premiums and living costs.
Fastcompany · 2m
Social Security checks: COLA 2027 increase looms
Social Security commissioner predicts the program will last another 90 years, but trustees say the retirement fund could run out of money by late 2032.
Fastcompany · 2m
Trade War Cuts Auto Worker's Week to Three Days
Social Security ignores state payments that fill wage gaps for Michigan auto workers under Work Share.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security Work Credit Rule Changes in 2027
Part-time workers may need to work more in 2027 to get enough Social Security credits due to a rule change.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security's 2032 deadline sparks urgent reform push
A GOP senator warns Congress is running out of time to fix Social Security before automatic benefit cuts kick in.
Newsweek · 1m
Why your Social Security check is half the maximum
The gap between average and maximum benefits comes down to two controllable choices about when you retire and how much you earned.
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Social Security's funding crisis demands action now
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warns lawmakers must tackle Social Security's looming shortfall before it becomes even harder to fix.
CNBC · 1m
What eliminating the Social Security tax cap means
Warren and Moreno want high earners to pay Social Security taxes on all their wages. Here's what that would cost them and whether it would actually save the program.
Kiplinger · 2m
COBRA shock at 64 can shrink Social Security forever
A surprise health insurance bill shouldn't force an early retirement claim that permanently reduces your benefits.
24/7 Wall St. · 2m