However, there's a diverse coalition of lawmakers, policy experts, and senior advocacy groups stepping up with their visions for ensuring the program's solvency. Here, we break down ideas from all ...

COLA amid rising inflation concerns. Sen. Ted Cruz calls Trump accounts for newborns "Social Security personal accounts," saying they could build momentum for future payroll tax reform. A proposed ...

How did Social Security evolve from the New Deal to now? A look at presidential changes that shaped benefits, Medicare, COLA ...

A newly introduced House bill tied to the Social Security Act could significantly expand Medicare by allowing the program to ...

Many Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to these Americans so they are able to ...

It's easy to grow weary of bad news, and for some, Social Security's solvency is just one more piece of stinky news. If you're among those who are tired of worrying about whether the program will be ...

Social Security quietly implemented a rule change that may put thousands of dollars into the pockets of many retired divorcees and widows. The rule change mainly applies to widows and divorced spouses ...

The Social Security cliff is no longer “someday.” It now has a date — and it moved closer in 2025. For the average retiree, that is not a rounding error. It is ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some can expect their April checks to arrive this week. The remainder of the month’s disability payments will be ...

Social Security benefits for April 2026 will be paid on Wednesdays, starting April 8, based on the recipient's birth date. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for April will be issued on ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in April 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...