Millions of Americans receiving retirement, disability, and survivor benefits are getting a boost in 2027. If you are wondering how much is Social Security going up in 2027, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the coming year. The increase will raise monthly Social Security benefits beginning in … Read more
A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute highlights a critical social security gdp link: the share of the U.S. economy subject to Social Security payroll taxes has steadily declined, weakening the program’s revenue even as the overall economy has grown. The research, released in November 2026, finds that taxable payroll fell from 41 … Read more
Social Security trust fund depletion is now projected for the fourth quarter of 2032, and without action by Congress, tens of millions of retirees and survivors would face an automatic benefit cut of about 22%. The program would not disappear, but its main reserve account would be empty, and payments would shrink to match incoming … Read more
Social Security benefit cuts 2032 explained: See the latest trust fund projections, potential payment reductions, and what retirees should know.
As of September 7, 2026, 2027 Social Security COLA projections point to a potential increase of about 3.6%, based on the latest estimate from The Senior Citizens League. The estimate is not yet the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment because the government still needs the complete third-quarter inflation data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is … Read more
According to the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, the retirement trust fund is projected to run out of reserves in late 2032, while the combined trust funds are projected to be depleted in 2034, after which incoming revenue could still cover about 78% and 83% of scheduled benefits, respectively. Social Security is not expected to … Read more
Millions of Americans are preparing for their September Social Security Payments, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) has already published the official 2026 payment calendar. The September schedule includes payments for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients on September 1, followed by Social Security payments on September 3 and the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of … Read more
Interest in Spousal Social Security Benefits has surged across the United States as more couples approach retirement and try to understand how the program affects household income. Financial planners, retirees, and policy observers are discussing how spousal benefits work, especially as Social Security adjustments and retirement-age changes continue to reshape planning decisions for millions of … Read more