8 Social Security Topics to watch in 2026?
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April 27, 2026
Tag: social security outlook
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
IFG Viewpoint & Outlook
No Tax on Social Security Benefits?
We all love free money; and no taxes on Social Security sounds good! Hey, Social Security benefits weren’t taxed for many years!
January 27, 2025
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What Does the Future Hold for Social Security?
It’s an election year, and while the headline topics dwell on the border, January 6th, the age of the candidates, and all the rest, few are talking about the “3rd rail” of politics: social security.
You can expect a few politicians will come up with innovative approaches (they know will never reach the floor for a vote), but it does make for good campaign sound bites. It can be confusing.
April 3, 2024
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
What’s New for Social Security in 2023?
There have been some changes to Social Security this year.
March 16, 2023
Retirement
Customer Service is a Problem at Social Security
Have you tried to call Social Security lately? If so, this won’t come as much of a surprise – customer service is all but non-existent.
August 22, 2022