Social Security Insolvency: The News Got Worse

Many Seniors are already on edge about Social Security! If you pay attention to public media, you are surely aware that the Social Security Trust Funds are forecasted to run dry soon. Last year’s projection by the Trustees of the…

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New Wave of Imposter Scams: Criminals Using Real SSA Employee Names and Fake Badges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE https://oig.ssa.gov April 27, 2026     Media Inquiries: oig.press@ssa.gov New Wave of Imposter Scams: Criminals Using Real SSA Employee Names and Fake Badges Federal law enforcement agencies are warning the public about a surge in government imposter scams involving…

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Will the Social Security Earnings Test Go Away?

Addressing an issue which has been a topic of Congressional discussion for quite some time, a legislative proposal known as the 2026 Senior Citizen Freedom to Work Act proposes to eliminate the penalty for those who exceed certain income limits…

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Social Security Survivor Benefits Should Be Part of Your Retirement Planning

The death of a loved one is traumatic. No question about that. And for those dependent on the deceased for financial support, the aftermath can prove devastating. Social Security survivor benefits are a crucial safety net for families, so understanding…

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Eliminating the Taxable Maximum: An Easy Fix for Social Security? You decide.

During the early months of every year, Social Security solvency conversations frequently single out the provision that exempts wages above a limit—referred to as the taxable maximum—from the FICA/SECA[1] tax assessment. That assessment alone provides more than 90% of the…

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“Dear Rusty – I Want to do Everything Right When I Claim Social Security”

Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in two years. I plan on signing up for SS at age 62, but I have heard there are details that are important when signing up. When it comes time, I want to make…

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