Social Security 2023: What to expect from benefits in New Year
Millions of Americans will receive increased payments thanks to the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades.
What next for stimulus checks after U.S. midterm results?
The Republicans have already embraced plans to reduce federal spending in areas like social security and medicare.
Pelosi warns GOP will cut Social Security in last-minute message to voters
While the top House Democrat predicted her party would prevail, she said voters had reason to be worried about popular programs supporting seniors.
How to sign up for Social Security before the big 2023 COLA increase
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase by 8.7 percent in 2023.
Social Security recipients to receive huge boost in December
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase by 8.7 percent in 2023.
Video of Mike Lee vowing to gut Social Security resurfaces
"It will be my objective to phase out Social Security," Senator Mike Lee of Utah said while campaigning for his current seat in 2010.
White House brags about Social Security check increase caused by inflation
"Seniors are getting the biggest increase in their Social Security checks in 10 years through President Biden's leadership," the White House tweeted.
Video of Obama blasting Ron Johnson on Social Security viewed over 7M times
Barack Obama said the GOP is "not interested in solving problems" and that it's "interested in making you angry, and then finding somebody to blame."
GOP's post-midterm plan could crash U.S. economy, budget watchdog says
Republicans are threatening to default on the national debt to force cuts to Medicare and Social Security next Congress. Both ideas could hurt the economy.
What new 401k contribution limits mean for your retirement fund
The contribution limits for your 401(k) are set to increase from 2023 as the IRS announces saving focused changes to help tackle rising inflation.
Fact Check: Do Republicans plan to cap Social Security age at age 90?
House Republicans' "Commitment to America" only briefly addresses Social Security and calls for it to be strengthened.
Fox News host confronts GOP's Scalise on proposed Medicare cuts: "Betrayal"
The GOP has previously proposed raising eligibility ages and using private funding to help Medicare and Social Security remain solvent.
Major paper in Ron Johnson's home state urges voters to "send him packing"
The editorial calls Ron Johnson "the worst Wisconsin political representative since the infamous Senator Joseph McCarthy."
Older Voters Can Help Save Social Security and Medicare
The importance of the 2022 midterms for older Americans and their families cannot be overstated.
How Much Will You Save on Medicare in 2023?
Americans covered by Medicare Part B will receive a $62.40 discount on their annual premiums in 2023.
My Husband And I Live Apart And I Am Ready To Give Up—What Should I Do?
"I don't even have the pleasure or luxury of waking up to Hubby's face every morning. I'm ready to give up on his relationship after two years of separation."
Social Security Raise 2023: What We Know So Far
Social benefits are now expected to be a little lower than predictions from a month ago suggested, as inflation fell in July.
Why Social Security Benefit Update Might Squeeze Seniors
The Social Security cost of living increase could hit double digits for the first time in over 40 years, but it all depends on whether inflation keeps rising.
Social Security Benefits 2023 Update as COLA Set for Huge Increase
One advocacy group recently estimated that the 2023 cost-of-living adjustment could be 10.5 percent in 2023.
The Three Reasons Why Americans Are Now Retiring Later
Gallup's annual Economy and Personal Finance survey in April found the average reported age of retirement is now 61—up from 57 in 1991.
Fox News Host Confronts Rick Scott Over Proposed Tax Hike in Election Year
When the GOP senator claimed John Roberts was using a "Democrat talking point," the Fox News host pushed back, saying, "No, no, it's in the plan."
Social Security Needs Solutions, Not Gimmicks
Despite repeated warnings from Social Security's trustees that the program is facing a financial shortfall, lawmakers have reached a bipartisan consensus to kick the can down the road.
Biden Administration Urged by Democrats to Lower Medicare Premium Hike
Most Medicare enrollees will see the premium taken from their Social Security checks, possibly taking a lot of seniors' 5.8 percent cost-of-living increase.
Daughter Hid Mom's Corpse for Half Year to Collect Social Security: Police
Officers used a search warrant to enter her home and find the body after other relatives reported their concerns.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Group to Urge Congress for $1,400 Payments
A seniors organization's petition calls for a one-time payment of $1,400 to about 65 million people.
Wife Accused of Dismembering Husband's Body, Claiming His Benefits
Nancy Kay Shedleski, 69, collected over $120,000 in Social Security retirement benefits between August 2015 and December 2019, according to a complaint.
MO Governor Goes After Reporter Who Found Security Flaw on State Website
"Based on state pay records and other data, more than 100,000 Social Security numbers were vulnerable," the St. Louis-Dispatch reported.
Social Security Recipients Will Get Extra $92 a Month as Living Costs Rise
The adjustment is the largest in 39 years and will give the average retiree a 5.9 percent overall raise in benefits next year.
Victims in Lawyer's $600M Social Security Scam Still Trying to Get Benefits
"These individuals are the victims of fraud, not the perpetrators, and it's time for their uncertainty and anxiety to end," a Kentucky representative said.
Joe Biden Heading Toward Clash With Progressives Over Hyde Amendment
Senator Joe Manchin has said the social spending bill would not be passed if the Hyde Amendment is excluded.