It's Getting Harder to Qualify for Social Security in Retirement. Here's Why

To qualify for Social Security in retirement, you need to accumulate 40 work credits in your lifetime. The value of a work ...

Will Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Be Changing in 2026?

The decision to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The reason is that ...

Obamacare premiums are still in limbo after the government shutdown. How to pick your plan now.

A promised Senate vote next month on expiring healthcare subsidies coincides with a key deadline for people buying Affordable ...

Social Security COLA increase 2026: Benefits set to rise 2.8% in January— How much you could receive

Americans receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits will see their monthly checks increase to fit COLA.

As seniors flock to Florida, Social Security money is essential, but will there be enough?

Florida's population is expected to increase 11% between 2025 and 2035, compared with the national forecast of 1% for the ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

NYC is wiping out its residents’ medical debt, with plans to forgive $2B for over 500K residents in 3 years. How other cities are taking action

New York City announced in October that it has canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 New Yorkers.

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has made it harder for 5.8 million Americans to access Medicare — here’s how the new law could impact you

As the federal budget tightens access to Medicare, the gap between wealthy and struggling retirees is likely to grow.
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Unpacking Participant Behavior in the Digital World

Jessica Drake joins the Executive Interview to delve into plan participant attitudes, behaviors, and evolving expectations in a digital world.

Social Security raise may not cover rising costs: Three smart ways to make up the difference

The Social Security Administration confirmed a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026, and while this adjustment adds about $56 per ...

The American retirees who benefit from free French social security

Attracted by French universal health coverage, many Americans have chosen to settle in the country, where they are also ...