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Social Security is being paid out on Wednesday, July 15: who benefits?
Eligible Social Security recipients are set to receive payments on Wednesday, July 15, with some beneficiaries receiving two checks this month.
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19 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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The Average Social Security Check Jumps This Much in 2027
Attention is turning toward the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) as retirees await official announcement dates and potential benefits.
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A promising path to a bipartisan fix of Social Security emerges - San Diego Union-Tribune
Lawmakers and analysts are debating bipartisan solutions to address an impending Social Security funding crisis.
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He Claimed Social Security at 62 Against His Advisor's Advice. At 78, His $900,000 Portfolio Says It Was the Right Call.
Conflicting personal accounts and financial warnings are sparking a debate over the optimal age to claim Social Security benefits.
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AARP study addresses common fear that Social Security will end
Public discourse intensifies as AARP research addresses solvency concerns and new legislative proposals emerge for Social Security reform.
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Trump Eyes Australia-Style Retirement Account. Here's What It Would Mean for a Worker Whose Whole Plan Is Social Security.
Donald Trump is proposing a new retirement savings system for adults inspired by the model used in Australia.
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I opened a Trump Account for my child with a $1,000 government contribution
The launch of government-funded Trump Accounts has prompted nationwide debate and participation alongside reports of initial administrative delays.
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Could raising the payroll tax rate save Social Security?
Debates are intensifying over whether raising payroll tax rates or boosting entrepreneurship can prevent significant Social Security benefit cuts.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA Is on Pace for a Historic "Trump Bump" -- but It Comes With Unintended Consequences
Data collection has officially begun for the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), with reports of a potential historic "Trump Bump."
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Social Security starts paying out July 2
Social Security payments begin July 2, with some recipients receiving double payments this month
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Key Social Security change for 3.6 million beneficiaries starts this month
A significant change to Social Security debit cards affects millions of beneficiaries this month.
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Laid Off at 57, She Faces a Double Social Security Hit: Years of Zero Earnings Now, and the Pull to Claim Early at 62
Recent layoffs have sparked debate on the optimal time to claim Social Security benefits.
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Seniors risk outliving their retirement savings in these states
New analysis examines how retirement savings and Social Security longevity vary across all 50 U.S. states.
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Trump’s new standard deduction for 65+ Americans will benefit the rich
Discussions are mounting over the impact of a new standard deduction for Americans aged 65+ and its perceived benefit to wealthy citizens.
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Social Security change for 3.6 million beneficiaries starts this month
The Social Security Administration is transitioning 3.6 million beneficiaries from paper checks to electronic payments starting this month.
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Congress is looking to repeal a Social Security rule that impacts retirees who are still earning
Congress is considering the repeal of a Social Security rule affecting retirees who continue to earn income.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA Is on Track to Be Historic Due to Trumpflation -- but There's a Steep Price to Pay for a Larger Benefit
Social Security's 2027 COLA is projected to be historic, but rising gas prices and geopolitical tensions may offset benefits.
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This Dividend Portfolio Pays More Than Social Security and a Part-Time Job Combined
Financial analysts are highlighting dividend-focused portfolios as a means to generate retirement income that surpasses traditional salaries and Social Security.
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He Left a 40-Year Career and Claimed Social Security at 62, a Roughly 30% Smaller Check. He Says the Time Was Worth It.
A former 40-year career professional is sparking debate by claiming Social Security early, despite a 30% reduction in benefits.