8 Social Security Topics to watch in 2026?
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April 27, 2026
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April 14, 2026
Is Social Security in Danger?
For many people, Social Security is looking less secure. Should they be worried?
April 6, 2026
Social Security in 2026: 4 Themes (and What They Mean for Your Retirement Plan)
Social Security 2026 has issues. It isn’t “ending”—but four things are changing fast: Gen X is lining up with new questions, reform pressure is getting real, the “best” claiming age depends on your life (not just math), and dealing with the Social Security Administration can still be a time-suck. Here’s what to watch—and what to do
January 19, 2026
Retirement
Social Security Answers to The Most Pressing – Questions.
Social Security decision-making isn’t as easy as it was for our parents and grandparents. When they became eligible, they simply went downtown (remember those places?) and simply filed.
Not so easy today. Social Security decision-making has become more complex and, unfortunately, because of that, there are few ‘simple’ answers.
July 6, 2023
Retirement
What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Social Security in 2023!
Social Security claiming decisions aren’t as simple as they may appear. The decisions you make for yourself can impact your spouse, your future taxes, and even the bite Medicare premiums take from your Social Security benefits.
April 11, 2023
Retirement
When Should You Apply for Social Security Benefits?
Mistakes can be costly – and may be permanent!
December 13, 2022
Retirement
Annual Social Security Trustee Report Urges Reform
The annual Social Security trustees’ report is to advise Congress on the financial condition of the Social Security system over the next 75 years. If they project that 100% of benefits will be paid, it’s said to be in balance and no action will be needed. If they project a shortfall, they call on Congress to fix the problem by either raising taxes, cutting benefits, or some combination of the two.
June 14, 2022
Retirement
New Social Security Statements Available
Have you checked your Social Security statement on the SSA’s website? You should; there’s a lot of good information there!
March 24, 2022
Retirement
Are You A “Baby Boomer” Getting Ready for Social Security?
If you’re a baby boomer, you may want to begin your Social Security planning early – and it’s especially true when it comes to claiming Social Security! Today it’s different from when your parents filed their claims: they just went down to the Social Security office and put in the paperwork! Today, it’s far more complicated.
March 18, 2022