Some Americans May Get New Social Security Lump Sum Payment

Some Americans could get new Social Security lump sum payments now that several senators are pushing the Social Security Administration (SSA) to update their retroactive payments policy.

Early estimates point to lower Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

Senators call for longer timeline for retroactive Social Security Fairness Act payments

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.
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12 Social Security rules likely to be obsolete within the next five years

The Social Security system has been a cornerstone of American retirement planning since 1935. Yet here we are in 2026, watching this massive program face pressures that would have seemed unimaginable ...

Millions Face a Tax Shock on Social Security Back Pay. Congress Is Racing to Fix It

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.