Social Security is headed for major changes within the next 7 years -- what everyone needs to know

It's going to be difficult to avoid benefit cuts for at least some people.

Social Security clickbait: ‘Major changes’ are merely routine updates to program

Emails that claim “Click here to get your annual Social Security statement” are always false because the Social Security Administration rarely sends Social Security statements via email. tadamichi / ...

11 Investigates receives one of journalism’s highest awards for reports on Social Security paybacks

The 11 Investigates reporting team has earned one of journalism’s highest honors: a 2026 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award.
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Want More Social Security? 3 Moves to Make in 2026.

Boosting your wages could lead to more generous benefits. Reviewing your earnings record could help you avoid getting shorted. Delaying your claim once you're eligible could yield a larger monthly ...
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Here's How to Protect and Expand Social Security, According to One Hawaii Senator

Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii is spearheading a movement to ensure Social Security will remain solvent. The plan proposes lifting the payroll tax so that no one stops paying into Social Security ...
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When Will Your 2026 Social Security COLA Arrive? Here's Exactly When to Expect It.

Social Security benefits are rising by 2.8% in 2026. That raise should come through in January. The timing of that raise depends on your date of birth. Social Security tends to go undergo different ...