Experts point to well-publicized turmoil at the government agency last year as a potential spark.
Category: Social Security (US)
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Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?
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From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security
The New York Times – Business:Congress needs a plan to prevent the program’s funds from running short by 2032. Many Senate candidates have shared their positions — some of them unexpected.
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Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%
The New York Times – Business:The cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be the largest since 2023. Retirees will see the extra money in their benefit checks starting in January.
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How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security
The New York Times – Business:Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
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How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security
The New York Times – Business:Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
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How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security
The New York Times – Business:Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
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The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life
The New York Times – On the Runway:A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
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AARP Projects 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%
The New York Times – Business:If the AARP’s projection holds, the cost-of-living adjustment would be the largest since 2023.
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‘Fired From Retirement’: Financially Insecure, Older Americans Return to the Grind
The New York Times – Business:People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.
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War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care
The New York Times – Business:As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
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It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time
The New York Times – Business:Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist says.
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Social Security Disability, a Financial Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads
The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts.