Category: Guide & Explainers

Every year, Social Security benefits may increase by a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), designed to help benefits keep up with inflation.  The 2026 COLA is not […]

Each year, Social Security benefits are adjusted to help recipients keep pace with inflation.  The Social Security increase for 2025 is based on the cost-of-living […]

Many Americans ask whether it is possible to opt out of Social Security. The answer is no, except for a few specific cases.  Social Security […]

The news that Social Security will run out is widely spread, but it’s misleading.  Trust funds supporting Social Security are projected to be depleted in […]

Every year, Social Security benefits are adjusted to reflect inflation, so recipients maintain purchasing power.  The Social Security benefits increase 2025 refers to the 2.5 […]

One of the most anticipated numbers each fall is the Social Security COLA prediction 2026, the estimated cost-of-living adjustment to boost benefits next year.  While […]

A Social Security benefits pay chart 2025 shows key benchmark amounts, maximums, averages, and formula bend points, to help you estimate what you might receive.  […]

Are Social Security recipients getting an extra check in 2025? The short answer is: No. There is no extra check beyond what is scheduled, except […]

When someone illegally uses your Social Security number (SSN) or associated personal data to commit fraud, that is Social Security identity theft.  This form of […]

In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out significant digital access changes to modernize how people interact with benefit systems. These changes affect […]