The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just announced the biggest change in its 91-year history. The agency said on Tuesday that it has officially “cleaned up” the comprehensive Social Security Number (SSN) database. According to the 91-year-old office, SSA records are referenced by federal government agencies and in states to validate identities — which helps … Read more
The latest COLA bump for the US’s 71 million Social Security recipients will also affect the over six million veterans receiving disability compensation — though some are worried the historic increase still won’t be enough to keep up with rising everyday costs. The newest cost of living increase for 2027 was announced yesterday by Frank … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the 73 million people who … Read more
More money, more problems. Though the upcoming October 14 announcement of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September inflation report — which reveals the last data point that will set Social Security’s latest cost of living adjustment (COLA) — will likely translate into a “raise” of sorts for the program’s 71 million beneficiaries next year, … Read more
Social Security recipients can prepare for a bigger payday. Next year, approximately 70 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive boosted monthly payments. The Social Security Administration will reveal the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the data used to … Read more
Retirees may be in line for a huge upgrade. Social Security recipients will likely see their highest bump in three years after the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) — a non-partisan advocacy group that makes very accurate COLA projections — predicts a 3.5% boost. The COLA, or Cost of Living Adjustment, is the yearly increase meant … Read more
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could push Social Security benefits to a record high for married seniors. Per the Senior Citizens League, the projected COLA for 2027 is 3.6%, 0.8 percentage points higher than this year’s 2.8% and a figure that would raise the average retirement benefit to $2,161 a month. In turn, it’ll increase … Read more
Their cash was a Security risk. Social Security — the agency over 75 million Americans rely on for monthly checks — is forcing a recipient to pay back $35,000 stemming from four years of overpayment. The woman, who spoke with CBS News on the condition of anonymity, is in her mid-70s and now on the … Read more
The NFL seemingly stands for “Not For Long” to one influencer. Celina Powell has been banned from Hard Rock Stadium after she was booted from the Dolphins game Friday night, according to TMZ. During the contest against the Falcons in Miami, the influencer and OnlyFans star reportedly got in a dustup with stadium security when … Read more
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing big bucks. Social Security — the federal program providing monthly payments to eligible Americans — is in jeopardy of running out of cash by 2023. Over 71 million people rely on these benefits as the payments replace income when folks retire, become disabled or lose a spouse. … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just made it easier for folks with rare health conditions to secure some green. The SSA has just announced that 14 new conditions will be added to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, bringing the total number of medical conditions to 314. Making it on the CAL list fast-tracks … Read more
A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been suspended because of what it described as a “threat to US interests.” The move includes a pause … Read more
Your vacuum could be a national security risk. This week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially added foreign-produced robotic vacuums to the banned list. The agency is cracking down on “advanced robotic devices” some of which include mobile robots like humanoids that can walk and dance and even connected power inverters manufactured outside the … Read more
The power of being a Knick and an NBA champion was on full display last weekend outside The Twenty Two New York when Jalen Brunson and Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. entered the club at the same time. A video of the moment has since gone viral as the two — Brunson accompanied by his … Read more
Three US airports have become early adopters of a controversial new program that allows third-party vendors to replace federal agents at security checkpoints. Some 20 US airports, including Atlantic City and San Francisco International, are currently utilizing privatized screening as part of TSA’s existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP). Now, three airport locations are expected to introduce … Read more
Flyer beware. A Delta passenger has claimed he was able to make it past nearly four security checkpoints with his government-issued ID in hand, but a stranger’s plane ticket — and it all started with his dog. B.R. (The Post has chosen not to reveal his full name to respect his privacy) checked into his … Read more
This airport’s AI tech lets flyers fly by. The next big red carpet isn’t at a Hollywood movie premiere — it’s at the Dubai International Airport (DXB). And its AI technology is helping flyers pass through border control more quickly than ever. The new tech, which utilizes AI, biometric cameras and flight data to identify … Read more
Social Security checks are set to hit bank accounts this week. MargJohnsonVA – stock.adobe.com The third and final round of July’s Social Security checks will arrive this week. The standard monthly Social Security Administration (SSA) payments are scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, reaching millions of recipients whose birthdays fall between the 21st and the end … Read more
A typical newly-retired, dual-income couple could lose out on nearly $17,000 annually in Social Security benefits starting in 2033 if Congress does not take action to prevent the program from becoming insolvent, a new report warned. By late 2032, when today’s 61-year-olds will hit the typical retirement age, the Social Security retirement program could be … Read more
Seniors may be in line for a raise. The average Social Security check currently sits at roughly $2,071, according to the Social Security Administration. But that could soon change as experts estimate the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be a modest 3.8%. The COLA is the yearly increase meant to help Social Security … Read more