Social Security.
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What's happening
Active this week
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Medicare is funded through payroll taxes, similar to how Social Security is funded.Some support1 report
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A manifesto was released demanding the abolition of Social Security and Medicare, overturning corporate influence, and calling for Trump's impeachment.Some support2 reports
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Social Security is cited as a key issue for voters in both Maine and Wisconsin.Some support1 report
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TreasuryDirect now requires users to provide a Social Security number when making purchases on the platform.Some support1 report
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Employment in Michigan generates covered wages for Social Security, and windfall gifts do not count toward benefits.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is designed to keep pace with inflation.Well supported16 reports2 developments inside
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Kevin O'Leary suggests combining funds for retirement, including considerations regarding Social Security benefits.Some support2 reports
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CMS announced the Medicare Part B premiums, which are deducted from Social Security payments.Some support2 reports
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Congress raised the retirement age for Social Security, with future raises likely.Some support2 reports
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Department denies relief for Brooks Institute borrowers, risking seizure of Social Security benefits.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump campaigned in South Carolina and highlighted tax relief for Social Security seniors.Some support1 report
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Trump's agenda is being promoted in Mississippi, linking his policies to tax relief on Social Security while blaming the Biden administration for economic issues.Some support1 report
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Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren push for wealth tax increases and increased Social Security payouts.Well supported7 reports
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Ramit Sethi discussed how Social Security offsets costs, following a TIAA survey revealing American retirement worries, shared in a YouTube video.Some support3 reports
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Social Security Administration released data on average monthly benefit amounts.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Medicare reduces Social Security benefit amounts, and the Administration released new estimates for average retired worker benefits.Some support2 reports
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Medicare and Social Security are exacerbating national deficit problems, and Congress is ignoring entitlement spending issues.Well supported9 reports6 developments inside
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Bill Maher questioned the sustainability of Social Security and cited Medicare as an existing benefit.Some support1 report
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Congress must enact reforms to address the shortfall in the Social Security system.Well supported33 reports12 developments inside
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Decreased Netflix viewing time may correlate with increased employment.Some support1 report
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Boston College is analyzing Census Bureau data to study retirement age trends.Some support2 reports
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AARP surveys are tracking recipient income needs while Congress controls Social Security adjustments supporting Iowans' retirement.Some support2 reports
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A new account program, initiated by Donald Trump's bill, requires valid Social Security numbers and involves major financial institutions.Well supported103 reports3 developments inside
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Donald Trump signed the Clergy Act into law on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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New rules affect Social Security payments, and the French president laid a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe.Some support1 report
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Congress added carveouts for Social Security, while Annie Lowrey wrote about bureaucracy in Atlantic.Some support1 report
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Congress faces potential trust fund shortfalls as the annual COLA affects Social Security benefit raises, prompting expert analysis.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Fidelity data now includes information regarding Social Security income.Some support3 reports
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FRA determined the cap for spousal benefits, while discussing Social Security and Medicare Part B payments.Some support1 report
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SmartAsset provides financial planning tools regarding Social Security reliance.Some support3 reports
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Gregory Dupont analyzed the impact of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on Social Security retirees.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Advocates highlighted the inadequacy of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security retirees.Some support1 report
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Tax rules affect Social Security, the SEC mandates fiduciaries prioritize client interests, and the IRS classifies homes as personal-use property.Some support2 reports
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AARP advocated for automatic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) protection for Social Security beneficiaries.Some support1 report
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CRFB warns of insolvency risks to Medicare and Social Security, linking national deficits to the Fed's ability to cut rates.Some support2 reports
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TikTok is hosting activist discussions regarding generational debt and the sustainability of welfare states in Nordic countries.Some support1 report
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BLS released CPI-W data used for calculating the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits.Well supported44 reports3 developments inside
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DeepVest, a Sarasota-based firm, and PlanLab provide deterministic calculators for Social Security claiming.Some support1 report
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Bextel and Barlow are involved in a political race, while Social Security recipients face challenges due to rising housing costs.Some support2 reports
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Medicare premiums are being collected directly from Social Security checks.Well supported41 reports1 development inside
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Medicare tax will now apply without a wage limit.Some support2 reports
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Congress set new thresholds for Social Security taxation on June 19, 2026.Some support6 reports
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Cato Institute estimates Social Security spending, utilizing data and expertise from the Social Security Administration.Some support1 report
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Bisignano announced the COLA adjustment while AARP surveyed beneficiaries and Minter-Jordan commented on its importance.Well supported7 reports
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The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Trump discussed SS ethics charges while Collins proposed higher SS payments, amid the Maine Senate race.Some support2 reports
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ICE incidents in New York and Harris County are linked to a report suggesting the crackdown could undermine US retirement funding.Some support1 report1 development inside
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MoneyLion spoke to experts regarding Social Security issues.Some support1 report
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Ashley Hinson discussed the Social Security funding shortfall while campaigning for Senate in Iowa.Some support1 report
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Drought in Wyoming is forcing rancher sales and affecting Social Security rules.Some support1 report
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Erin, who hosts content on YouTube, stated that Social Security benefits are expected to remain available, amid ongoing discussions about reform in Congress.Some support1 report
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Delaware offers no state taxes on Social Security, and Joe Biden is confirmed as a resident of Rehoboth Beach.Some support1 report
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MAGI determines the amount for Medicare IRMAA.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Social Security income is now contributing to the Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) calculation.Some support3 reports
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An auction held in Las Vegas by Barrett-Jackson is subject to Social Security rules regarding car sales.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Humana is cutting Part B giveback for members, which affects the Social Security deposit amount.Some support1 report
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Stock options granted to Oura employees triggered the Social Security earnings test.Some support2 reports
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Congress is urged to consider increasing the Social Security tax cap, while both Congress and related entities are criticized for ignoring the fiscal crisis.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Claudia Tenney's office assisted constituents with Medicare and Social Security and arranged tours of the Capitol and White House.Some support1 report
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AARP Maine promoted Social Security awareness in Aroostook County.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Social Security
Events traced to Social Security, step by step, newest first- New tax brackets may alter how Social Security benefits are taxedSocial Security's benefit taxation could shift due to new IRS income thresholdsLikely
- Election cycle puts pressure on Social Security's long-term solvencyThe election cycle could force Congress to legislate reforms for Social Security solvencyPossible
- Rising Medicare drug costs may strain Social Security fundingRising Medicare drug costs may put structural pressure on Social Security fundingPossible
- BLS compensation cost data could affect Social Security benefitsSocial Security COLA calculations may be influenced by BLS compensation cost increases.Likely
- Marshall's payroll tax proposal could boost Social Security fundingMarshall's payroll tax proposal could boost Social Security fundingPossible
- Medicare reform pressure could strain Social Security's financesSocial Security faces increased fiscal pressure from interconnected Medicare challengesPossible
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- Clergy Act allows ministers to elect future Social Security participationClergy Act allows ministers who opted out of Social Security to re-enrollAlready happening
- Social Security income links to rising Medicare premium costsSocial Security income determines Medicare premium costs for retireesLikely
- Williams-Sonoma's tariff refund may affect Social Security earnings testsWilliams-Sonoma's refund could change how employees interact with Social Security rules.Possible
- Rising retiree wealth could shift focus on Social Security fundingRising retiree wealth may influence Social Security funding debatesPossible
- Inflation from Iran war may raise Social Security benefitsInflationary pressures from the Iran war could lead to higher Social Security benefit adjustments.Likely
- Social Security rules clarify ESOP distributions after new legislationSocial Security must apply new rules regarding ESOP distributions and earnings testsLikely
- Federal spending bill may alter Social Security's financial mechanismsThe federal spending bill H.R. 1 could introduce financial complexity for Social SecurityPossible
- Medicare fraud scheme may strain interdependent Social Security systemMedicare fraud threatens the financial integrity of the interdependent Social Security systemPossible
- Proposed social program cuts may threaten Social Security benefitsProposed social program cuts could threaten Social Security funding and benefits.Possible
- How will the constitutional challenge to benefit limits affect Social Security?Supreme Court case challenges law limiting disability benefits for veterans.Reported
Explainers that pass through Social Security
Social Security is a step on the way to someone elseAround Social Security this week
News at the entities that move Social Security most-
Rhode Island StructuralWesterly Hospital provides medical services to southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut.Moves Social Security
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Bureau of Labor Statistics StructuralBLS figures were reported to Daily Caller News Foundation, highlighting Mark Zandi's role as chief economist at Glassdoor.Moves Social Security
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Medicare StructuralMedicare drug pricing program caused sales pressure on Publix.Moves Social Security
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Congress StructuralThe Democratic Party won a majority in Congress, with a Swiss resident in the United States being noted.Moves Social Security
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Donald Trump StructuralNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Social Security
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Social Security Administration StructuralDave Ramsey offers financial advice regarding the Social Security program and the management of federal retirement benefits.Moves Social Security
Connections
The 40 strongest of 403, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bureau of Labor Statistics Structural
BLS inflation data formally determines the Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for Social Security benefits.
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Medicare Structural
Medicare and Social Security are interdependent entitlement programs where SS income and rules fundamentally determine Medicare eligibility and premium costs.
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Social Security Administration Structural
The Social Security Administration is the governmental agency responsible for administering, managing, and calculating the benefits of the Social Security program.
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White House Structural
White House policies influence Social Security benefits, and White House programs rely on Social Security identifiers for qualification.
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COLA Structural
COLA functions as the mandated price adjustment mechanism for Social Security benefits, automatically modifying payments based on inflation indices.
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Congressional Budget Office Structural
CBO provides official long-term financial analysis and projections regarding Social Security's solvency and cost impact on federal budgets.
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U.S. Treasury Structural
Social Security relies on Treasury financial infrastructure and identifiers, while its surpluses are invested in Treasury securities.
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senate Structural
The Senate holds a persistent structural role in regulating, debating, and legislating reforms for the Social Security program.
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Congress Structural
Congress holds legislative and regulatory authority over Social Security, determining its solvency and benefit structure.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump uses his political authority and legislative proposals to regulate, fund, and influence the financial structure of Social Security.
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SmartAsset Operational
SmartAsset integrates Social Security parameters into its financial planning tools to help users model retirement income and plan for potential shortfalls.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Bernie Sanders actively advocates for expanding Social Security benefits and ensuring its financial solvency through legislative action.
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Connecticut Structural
Connecticut formally regulates and taxes Social Security benefits, while the fund's financial status impacts state residents.
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Internal Revenue Service Structural
IRS tax rules and thresholds determine the taxation and benefits of Social Security.
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Frank Bisignano Structural
Frank Bisignano holds the appointed position of Commissioner for the Social Security Administration.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East conflicts drive inflation and energy price spikes, which subsequently affect the Cost of Living Adjustment for Social Security recipients.
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AARP Operational
AARP actively monitors, forecasts, and advocates for policy changes and benefits protection within the Social Security program.
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Ohio Structural
Social Security provides benefits to Ohio residents, while Ohio's political structure and tax policies influence SS program changes.
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Susan Collins Operational
Susan Collins actively participates in legislative processes regarding Social Security payments and potential budget cuts.
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PENTAGON Operational
The Pentagon's HR system was found to have exposed Social Security numbers, indicating a functional link regarding data management and security failure.
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Stan Haithcock Structural
Stan Haithcock relies on Social Security as a primary source of income support.
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Ronald Reagan Structural
Social Security's policy and financial structure were significantly influenced and regulated by the political agreements and amendments made during Ronald Reagan's era.
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Rich Johnson Structural
Rich Johnson relies on Social Security for income.
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Lyndon B. Johnson Transactional
Johnson's administration initiated specific fund withdrawal actions impacting the Social Security program.
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Michigan Operational
Michigan's employment generates covered wages for Social Security, and the program's benefits and solvency status impact Michigan residents and GDP.
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Colorado Structural
Colorado contributes through state taxes and funds to the national Social Security program.
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Rhode Island Structural
Rhode Island's state tax structure is applied to and collected on the benefits received under the Social Security program.
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North Carolina Structural
North Carolina's governmental and resident systems are functionally dependent on the rules, estimates, and existence of the national Social Security program.
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New Mexico Structural
New Mexico state taxes are applied to Social Security benefits.
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Minnesota Operational
Minnesota state taxes apply to Social Security benefits, and changes to Social Security benefits affect Minnesota residents.
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San Diego Structural
The population clients within San Diego are functionally dependent on the services provided by the Social Security agency.
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Ministry of Finance Operational
The Premier must consult the Ministry of Finance regarding the operational funds of Social Security.
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George W. Bush Transactional
George W. Bush proposed and attempted to implement privatization reforms for Social Security during his administration.
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Elizabeth Warren Structural
Elizabeth Warren advocates for structural policy reforms, such as raising payroll taxes, to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security.
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FDR Structural
FDR was responsible for establishing the Social Security program.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Operational
AOC actively advocates for expanding Social Security benefits, framing her political platform around the program's policy.
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Robert Structural
Robert relies on the Social Security benefit system for financial support and stability.
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TreasuryDirect Structural
TreasuryDirect requires a Social Security number for purchases, indicating functional dependency on the Social Security system.
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VA Medical Center Structural
The VA Medical Center relies on the Social Security benefits system for eligibility and payment processing, creating a functional dependency.
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Kalispell Structural
Residents of Kalispell contribute to the Social Security system.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- Medicare is funded through payroll taxes, similar to how Social Security is funded.
- Social Security is cited as a key issue for voters in both Maine and Wisconsin.
- TreasuryDirect now requires users to provide a Social Security number when making purchases on the platform.
- Employment in Michigan generates covered wages for Social Security, and windfall gifts do not count toward benefits.
October 2026
38 events- A manifesto was released demanding the abolition of Social Security and Medicare, overturning corporate influence, and calling for Trump's impeachment.
- CMS announced the Medicare Part B premiums, which are deducted from Social Security payments.
- Congress raised the retirement age for Social Security, with future raises likely.
- Department denies relief for Brooks Institute borrowers, risking seizure of Social Security benefits.
- Donald Trump campaigned in South Carolina and highlighted tax relief for Social Security seniors.
- Trump's agenda is being promoted in Mississippi, linking his policies to tax relief on Social Security while blaming the Biden administration for economic issues.
- Medicare reduces Social Security benefit amounts, and the Administration released new estimates for average retired worker benefits.
- Bill Maher questioned the sustainability of Social Security and cited Medicare as an existing benefit.
- Decreased Netflix viewing time may correlate with increased employment.
- Boston College is analyzing Census Bureau data to study retirement age trends.
- AARP surveys are tracking recipient income needs while Congress controls Social Security adjustments supporting Iowans' retirement.
- Donald Trump signed the Clergy Act into law on October 21, 2026.
- New rules affect Social Security payments, and the French president laid a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe.
- Congress added carveouts for Social Security, while Annie Lowrey wrote about bureaucracy in Atlantic.
- FRA determined the cap for spousal benefits, while discussing Social Security and Medicare Part B payments.
- Gregory Dupont analyzed the impact of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on Social Security retirees.
- Advocates highlighted the inadequacy of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security retirees.
- Tax rules affect Social Security, the SEC mandates fiduciaries prioritize client interests, and the IRS classifies homes as personal-use property.
- AARP advocated for automatic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) protection for Social Security beneficiaries.
- TikTok is hosting activist discussions regarding generational debt and the sustainability of welfare states in Nordic countries.
- DeepVest, a Sarasota-based firm, and PlanLab provide deterministic calculators for Social Security claiming.
- Bextel and Barlow are involved in a political race, while Social Security recipients face challenges due to rising housing costs.
- Medicare tax will now apply without a wage limit.
- Cato Institute estimates Social Security spending, utilizing data and expertise from the Social Security Administration.
- Bisignano announced the COLA adjustment while AARP surveyed beneficiaries and Minter-Jordan commented on its importance.
- Trump discussed SS ethics charges while Collins proposed higher SS payments, amid the Maine Senate race.
- ICE incidents in New York and Harris County are linked to a report suggesting the crackdown could undermine US retirement funding.
- MoneyLion spoke to experts regarding Social Security issues.
- Ashley Hinson discussed the Social Security funding shortfall while campaigning for Senate in Iowa.
- Drought in Wyoming is forcing rancher sales and affecting Social Security rules.
- Erin, who hosts content on YouTube, stated that Social Security benefits are expected to remain available, amid ongoing discussions about reform in Congress.
- Delaware offers no state taxes on Social Security, and Joe Biden is confirmed as a resident of Rehoboth Beach.
- Social Security income is now contributing to the Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) calculation.
- An auction held in Las Vegas by Barrett-Jackson is subject to Social Security rules regarding car sales.
- Humana is cutting Part B giveback for members, which affects the Social Security deposit amount.
- Stock options granted to Oura employees triggered the Social Security earnings test.
- Claudia Tenney's office assisted constituents with Medicare and Social Security and arranged tours of the Capitol and White House.
- AARP Maine promoted Social Security awareness in Aroostook County.
September 2026
7 events- Kevin O'Leary suggests combining funds for retirement, including considerations regarding Social Security benefits.
- Ramit Sethi discussed how Social Security offsets costs, following a TIAA survey revealing American retirement worries, shared in a YouTube video.
- Fidelity data now includes information regarding Social Security income.
- SmartAsset provides financial planning tools regarding Social Security reliance.
- CRFB warns of insolvency risks to Medicare and Social Security, linking national deficits to the Fed's ability to cut rates.
- The Congressional Budget Office is analyzing Social Security funding gaps and projections, prompting think tank policy proposals.
- MAGI determines the amount for Medicare IRMAA.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
9 events- The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is designed to keep pace with inflation.
- Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren push for wealth tax increases and increased Social Security payouts.
- Medicare and Social Security are exacerbating national deficit problems, and Congress is ignoring entitlement spending issues.
- Congress must enact reforms to address the shortfall in the Social Security system.
- A new account program, initiated by Donald Trump's bill, requires valid Social Security numbers and involves major financial institutions.
- Congress faces potential trust fund shortfalls as the annual COLA affects Social Security benefit raises, prompting expert analysis.
- BLS released CPI-W data used for calculating the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits.
- Medicare premiums are being collected directly from Social Security checks.
- Congress set new thresholds for Social Security taxation on June 19, 2026.