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Benefits may run out faster due to Social Security COLA increase
The revenue stream is at risk as the number of retirees grows faster than the number of workers paying taxes.
Social Security program needs reform now
Congress continues to ignore the fact that Social Security's trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2035, which would result in a 20% cut in benefits.
Social Security report projects trust fund exhaustion in 2035
The latest annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Trustees moves the program's insolvency date back by one year.
Social Security faces a customer service backlog
Expect delays as the Social Security Administration's field offices reopen to the public after closing in March 2020 amid the pandemic.
Public slow to embrace Social Security’s online tools
Financial advisers could fill the void when it comes to clients' questions about when to claim benefits.
Social Security offices to remain closed indefinitely
The agency has not set a reentry date for in-person appointments, although some executives have returned to their offices as of December.
Social Security Trust Fund report to document impacts of Covid-19
The long-delayed report, which is due every year no later than April 1, is expected this week and should highlight the pandemic's impact on program funding.
Biden fires head of Social Security Administration
The political infighting won't affect the $1 trillion in benefits Social Security sends each year to 65 million Americans. But it will likely make it more difficult to begin work on a solution to the program's long-term financial challenges.
INmail: Social Security wants its money back
When a family member dies, the Social Security office will often ask for the last check back.
Social Security adds new guidance to online statements
The agency includes new fact sheets that target different age groups and special situations, such as eligibility for benefits.
Social Security COLA for 2020 will be 1.6 percent
Benefits and taxable wages to increase by the smallest amount in three years.
Tough tax season for victims of Social Security hack
Crooks stole their benefits, but the victims received 1099s for reportable income.
How to fix Social Security
Retirement expert Alicia Munnell talks about the options for mending the 82-year-old safety net.
Dual income couples complicate Social Security earnings test
Benefits of one — or both — could be reduced due to excess earnings.
Why the US is addicted to using Social Security numbers
"Don't blindly provide it because you're asked for it," says one expert.
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims
Despite longer waits and declining service, checks are safe - for now.
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools
Report explains why various calculators produce different results
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment to get 0.3% increase in 2017
This is the fourth consecutive year of COLAs falling below 2%.
GAO study documents mistakes by Social Security Administration staff
Senate panel urges agency to improve guidance on when to claim benefits after a study by the Government Accountability Office showed government representatives often give out misleading information.
New privacy protections make it more complicated to check Social Security online
Online users now require cell phone for text message verification.
