At some point, Congress will need to save Social Security, or not. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the Old-Age and ...
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Is Social Security welfare or insurance?

A blunt claim is shaking a long-settled story about Social Security: that it is ...
It's going to be difficult to avoid benefit cuts for at least some people.
You may have seen videos making the rounds on TikTok or other social media. Or even a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. All suggest that you grab your Social Security benefits at age 62 to "get ...
If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...
The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.
Three affordable states where you can retire comfortably on Social Security - The average monthly Social Security payment for a retired worker was $2,071 in January 2026 ...
The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans, thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment. But higher Medicare premiums ...