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
Council for Retirement Security Delivers Over 100,000 Petitions to Congress Urging Passage of the Social Security Lock-Box Act July 16, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — With Social Security facing a projected 20% benefit cut by 2035, the Council for Retirement Security… 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
Social Security Claims Are Surging—Here’s Why June 12, 2025 Social Security retirement claims have surged significantly in 2025, with a 13 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This spike represents… Continue Reading
