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Teachers, firefighters, police: The WEP repeal may have affected your Social Security

Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935.

Significant Social Security, Medicare Changes Backed by Most Republicans

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.

The 5 Biggest Social Security Changes of 2025, Ranked

If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program.

7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...
The Free Financial Advisor

9 Important Factors Affecting Your Social Security Benefits Calculation

The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of earnings. The more you earn (up to a certain limit), the higher your benefit will be. If you have fewer than 35 ...
The New York Times

How Social Security Will Be Affected by a Government Shutdown

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable. By Tara Siegel Bernard The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the ...
Oregonian

Feds will stop mailing Social Security, tax refund checks. What to do if that’s you

Two major pillars of the federal government — the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service — will soon stop issuing paper checks to the country’s 75 million Social Security ...
Des Moines Register

The biggest Social Security surprise for retirees in 2026

Surprises tend to be less welcome the older you get. That's because they're often (although not always) of the negative variety. Will retirees be in store for surprises related to Social Security in ...
The Motley Fool

Here's What Warren Buffett Has Said About Social Security Over the Past 20 Years

He believes that Social Security is salvageable as long as Congress acts. The legendary investor underscores the importance of avoiding benefit cuts. Solutions exist, but the clock is ticking on how ...
Commercial Appeal

Social Security is changing in 2026 for recipients. Here's what to know in Tennessee

Social Security recipients will see several changes in 2026, including a cost-of-living adjustment and the elimination of paper checks. The full retirement age will increase in 2026, affecting those ...
Fast Company

Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update

Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments, and instead move exclusively to electronic payments: ...
Morningstar

Social Security's new commissioner, rule reversals and cost cuts: Here's everything that's happening at the agency

A Social Security 'war room,' threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order - here's a timeline of what has taken place so far this year Millions of Americans rely on Social ...