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Bad news for women collecting Social Security checks – Here’s why they’re collecting $4,000 less per year on average than men in SSA payments
The Social Security gender gap leaves retired women with nearly $4,000 less per year—here’s what’s causing it and how to fight back.
Goodbye to Medicaid in New York – More than 1.5 million people may lose their health coverage with these requirements in 2026
Massive healthcare and food assistance cuts could leave millions of New Yorkers uninsured or hungry by 2026.
Do spouses get the 2026 Social Security COLA increase, and who qualifies?
Social Security COLA adjustments are automatically applicable to Americans already receiving SSI or Social Security benefits. Current, divorced, and widowed spouses are entitled to the COLA increase if they meet the requirements for Social Security Spousal benefits.
Millions of Americans affected – Here’s the big change coming to Social Security checks with a Sept. 30 deadline to file and not miss...
Paper checks are ending — Here’s how to keep your benefits coming and avoid losing money
When is the 2026 COLA announced and what are the current predictions
2026 social security COLA: When it will be announced and what retirees can expect.
What will be the Social Security COLA by 2026? This is the cost-of-living adjustment for inflation for next year
Early predictions tell that COLA for 2026 could be reduced to as low as 2.3 or 2.1
Social Security confirms second ‘digital’ change coming to Americans in “mid-July” – How it will affect millions of people
24/7 access to the My Social Security portal launches in mid-July, giving millions of Americans faster, easier ways to manage their benefits online.
Bad news for COLA adjustment in 2026 – Increase will be 2.7% for Social Security checks, but with a condition for Medicare
Millions are set to receive a 2.7% Social Security boost in 2026—but rising Medicare premiums could wipe it out.
Goodbye to this Social Security paperwork – Here’s the big change coming to SSA with phone banking coming soon
Social security administration ends phone-based bank updates to prevent fraud— Here’s what beneficiaries need to know.
The maximum Social Security benefit of $5,108 is hard to get – Here’s what to do to get to a similar benefit another way
This article details how to get a similar $5,108 dollar benefit from Social Security
Retiree launches warning about additional WEP and GPO payments on Social Security checks: “Never thought they’d be repealed”
Retiree warns about additional WEP and GPO payments on social security checks: “Never thought they’d be repealed.
Major change coming to Social Security this fall – Mark the date in your calendar, Sept. 30, with millions of Americans’ paychecks at stake
Social Security paper checks to be ceased from September 30
Good news for social security users as service goes 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Here is what the new 24/7 online access to “My Social Security” means for you and how it could make your life easier
Can I withdraw my Social Security retirement claim and reapply later to increase my benefit amount?
Reevaluating your social security claim: Rules, repayment, and alternatives
How do I earn Social Security credits and how many do I need to be eligible for benefits?
A simple guide to understanding Social Security credits and how they affect your benefits.
If I get married, will it affect my benefits?
Understanding how marriage can impact your Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits
2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment – The little-known data change that could affect benefits for millions of retirees with the next COLA
The little-known data change that could affect benefits for millions of retirees
Neither Florida nor California: these are the ten states that offer tax benefits when taxing Social Security taxes in 2025
This article lists the top 10 states where Social Security benefits are not taxed
Bosses overpay her $12,000, retiree doesn’t realize the mistake, and Social Security cuts her checks to $14 a month: “I think it’s a lot...
$12,000 Social Security overpayment horror as disabled pensioner's benefits are reduced to $14 a month
Bad news for millions of Americans – The retirees whose Social Security checks will be garnished by Social Security on July 24 if they...
Over a million Social Security recipients risk losing half their checks starting July 24 unless urgent paperwork is filed.
Here are five reasons why Florida is the best state for retirees – And a few others worth considering as well
As you get closer to your retirement age, it's natural to find a comfortable place to enjoy your location. Here are the reasons why Florida is considered the best state for retirees.
How can I change my address or direct deposit information for my Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
Keeping your Social Security payments on track: How to update your address and direct deposit information.
This is the maximum you will be able to collect in Social Security checks if your spouse dies in 2025 – Check the payments...
Social Security survivor benefits in 2025 have risen due to the COLA increase
Good news from Social Security – Here’s how to get closer to the maximum check of $5,108 in 2025 with a few simple retirement...
This article details how you can achieve the new $5,108 maximum benefit amount in 2025
Goodbye to the COLA hike in 2026 – Here’s why your Social Security checks won’t be as high as in previous years thanks to...
Why your Social Security checks may fall short next year—and how Trump’s tariffs could make it worse