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Social Security makes a big change to eligibility rules

Now, new changes to Social Security eligibility rules will take effect. The modifications are good news because they can make ...

Social Security Gets a Shake-Up in 2026, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees

The Social Security program will undergo several important changes next year, some of which will impact benefits for retired ...

Social Security will end this service for routine tasks, affecting millions

The center estimates that the change “will force a total of 5.3 million additional in-person trips per year — a 17% increase ...

Social Security Update: Major Payment Change Coming Next Month

Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of over 60 million Americans who rely on consistent benefit payments for ...

President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Will Speed Up the Timeline to Social Security Benefit Cuts, New Analysis Finds

Trump's flagship tax and spending law is expected to have a material (and adverse) impact on America's leading retirement ...

What’s the average Social Security payment for August 2025? Plus: Changes for 2026

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...

Three Common Social Security Myths in 2025: A Retirement Strategist Explains What You Need to Know

Taxes on benefits haven't been eliminated, and based on current projections, the program isn't going bankrupt. Understanding ...

If you retire before starting Social Security, this change could make (or break) your retirement — do it ASAP

It’s easy to assume that a person’s retirement age and the age they start claiming Social Security neatly coincide. However, ...

Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by Democratic President Joe Biden and enacted in January, had an impact. It ...