Think the Social Security Trust Fund is like a savings account? Think again. When you worked, payroll taxes came out…
Category: Social Security 101
The ‘Claim Your COLA’ Scam is Starting Again
Scammers are always evolving their tactics, and one of the most effective schemes targets seniors by pretending to be representatives…
Social Security Cuts Are Coming
Within eight years, Social Security benefits will be slashed by 20%—all because Congress has failed to act. Politicians raided the…
The 2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8 Percent
The 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has been officially announced. Seniors will see a 2.8 percent increase on their…
Retirement Planning is About the Numbers — and Not Just Money
When it comes to retirement planning, it’s all about keeping the numbers in mind. There are plenty of figures to…