Understanding Social Security Taxes Part 2: Tax Savings Tips July 18, 2025 In our previous piece, we covered the confusion about Social Security taxes that emerged due to recent legislation. While federal taxes on Social Security… Continue Reading
Understanding Social Security Taxes Part 1: Federal and State July 17, 2025 Recently, headlines and emails claimed that federal taxes on Social Security had been eliminated. Unfortunately, that’s not true – no federal tax on benefits… Continue Reading
Why Accurate COLAs Matter: Seniors Deserve a Raise That Keeps Up With Reality July 14, 2025 Here at the Council for Retirement Security, we talk a lot about higher COLAs. But accurate COLAs are the true goal. What does this… Continue Reading
2026 Social Security COLA Estimate Hits 2.5 Percent—What It Means for You June 23, 2025 The 2026 COLA estimate has changed again. Retirees have reason for cautious optimism: early forecasts now peg the 2026 Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) at 2.5… Continue Reading
