Until now, Social Security disability benefits got easier to qualify for as a person reached 50 and above. The Trump plan would end that.

The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits. Major changes are coming ...

The Social Security Administration has launched massive structural and financial overhauls, accelerating billions in mandated ...

Trump administration is rewriting disability eligibility rules in ways that will make it even harder for aging blue-collar ...

CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

Last month, the Social Security Administration announced the newest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will take effect ...

In January 2026, several changes to Social Security will take effect, impacting everything from credits and taxes to benefit checks and full retirement age (FRA) rules. These changes don't only impact ...

Americans received three stimulus checks during the COVID pandemic. The first round was paid in April 2020 and included up to $1,200 per eligible adult and $500 per qualifying child. The second round, ...

Social Security isn't frozen in time — some recent changes are already affecting many retirees' benefits. Whether through overpayment clawbacks, tax adjustments, or benefit corrections, these shifts ...

Retirees and their families account for 55.78 million of the nearly 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security benefits — and several worrisome changes are on the program’s agenda in 2026. The ...

The rules for collecting Social Security are changing in 2026. Two of the most important things to know if you’re collecting benefits: Your monthly check payments will increase, and if you’re planning ...