Starting January 1st, 2026, more individuals with disabilities will be eligible to open tax-advantaged ABLE accounts, thanks to an update to federal law. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act will extend the maximum age at which one can develop a disability…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This increase will affect nearly 71 million Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The adjustment is…
It has been a challenging few years — from political uncertainty to global conflicts — but as we look ahead to the new year, there are meaningful reasons for older adults and their families to feel hopeful. Here are five…
Get the latest social security updates for 2026, including amounts for individuals and couples, and key earnings thresholds.
The U.S. federal government was shut down from October 1, 2025 to November 12, 2025. Though most operations have resumed, many federal and state agencies are still catching up — meaning the aftershocks of the shutdown may linger into the coming weeks or months.
Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop issuing paper checks for benefits payments. The SSA is urging all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and other government benefits to switch to electronic payments before the deadline. This change is…
In 2025, Americans born in 1960 are reaching age 65, a milestone that for decades has been associated with retirement. Many people still think of 65 as the age to claim full Social Security retirement benefits. But for those born…
If you or a loved one are among the 71.6 million people receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made numerous improvements to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. These changes will make things a bit easier for SSI applicants as well as current recipients. What Is Supplemental Security Income? The SSI program…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees and the amounts paid out to recipients of Social Security disability…