Social Security’s Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Is the 5th-Largest in 35 Years, but It’s a Genuine Threat to the Program’s Solvency
There’s a potentially steep price to pay for one of the largest Social Security raises since 1993.
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Social Security’s COLA Tracks Working Households, Not Retirees. Here’s How Much Bigger 2024’s Raise Would Have Been.
Seemingly small shortfalls can become big problems when allowed to accumulate over several years.
Trump’s “No Tax on Social Security” May Not Be What You Think It Is
While "no taxes" sounds like a great break for seniors, it's not entirely accurate.
Some Workers Just Got Bad News on Social Security
It's good news for the program but a blow to some people's paychecks.
You Could Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes in 2026, and a Looming Change Makes This Even More Likely in 2027
Don't wait until you get your tax bill to start preparing for this.
3 Things All Social Security Beneficiaries Should Do Now That the 2027 COLA Has Been Announced
Take advantage of the last few weeks of 2026 to set yourself up for a strong start next year.
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