Social Security News 26 October 2025

US Pensions and Social Security Today (November 26, 2025): Final November Checks, 2026 Benefit Changes and Retirement Age Rules Explained

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the last wave of November Social Security payments lands in U.S. bank accounts, just as major 2026 rule changes, new legislation in Congress, and fresh pension funding data reshape the retirement conversation across America. Congress.gov+4The

26 November 2025

US Social Security News Today, November 26, 2025: Final November Checks, 2026 COLA Boost, and New Rule Changes

On November 26, 2025, the Social Security Administration completes November payments while beneficiaries brace for a 2.8% COLA in 2026, rising Medicare premiums, stricter overpayment rules, and the fallout from a shelved disability eligibility overhaul. Key points at a glance

26 November 2025

Financial News · Government Benefits · Policy Updates · Retirement Planning · Social Security

Medicare 2026 Premiums Jump Nearly 10%: How Much of Your 2.8% Social Security COLA Will You Actually Keep?

As of today, November 24, 2025, the picture for retirees in 2026 is getting clearer — and more expensive. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed that standard Medicare Part B premiums will rise nearly 10% next

24 November 2025

Health Insurance · Medicare · Personal Finance · Retirement Planning · Social Security

Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Social Security 2026: Final Retirement Age Hike to 67, 2.8% COLA and New Pension Rules You Need to Know by January

Published November 18, 2025 As 2026 draws closer, today’s news cycle is making one thing very clear: retirement rules are about to change in ways that will affect almost every future retiree. In the United States, Social Security’s full retirement

19 November 2025

COLA Updates · Financial News · Pension Rules · Retirement Planning · Social Security

Social Security Payments Today (Nov. 17, 2025): Who Gets Paid, This Week’s Schedule, SSI Timing, and What’s New for 2026

Updated Monday, November 17, 2025. Is anyone paid today (Monday, Nov. 17, 2025)? No. There are no regularly scheduled Social Security retirement or SSDI payments on Monday. The next wave of deposits arrives Wednesday, Nov. 19 for beneficiaries whose birthdays

17 November 2025

Benefits · Financial Planning · Payments · Social Security · SSI

Social Security COLA 2026 and the $200 Boost Bill: How Much Your Check Could Really Rise (Update for November 17, 2025)

Let’s break down what’s locked in, what’s still just a proposal, and what it all means for your 2026 Social Security income as of today, November 17, 2025. 1. The 2026 COLA is official: 2.8% across Social Security and SSI

17 November 2025

COLA Updates · Government Benefits · Personal Finance · Retirement Planning · Social Security

Most Americans Still Want to Retire at 63 — But New Social Security and 401(k) Rules Show Why That’s a Risky Move

On November 17, 2025, the traditional picture of retirement in America is colliding with some hard new numbers. A recent analysis of the 2024 MassMutual Retirement Happiness Study found that retirees and pre‑retirees see 63 as the “perfect” age to

17 November 2025

401(k) · NYSE:SCHW · Personal Finance · Retirement · Risk Management · Social Security

Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

Social Security COLA 2026 and the New $200 Boost Bill: What Retirees Need to Know Today (November 17, 2025)

Published: November 17, 2025 Overview Social Security is heading into one of its most consequential years in recent memory. A 2.8% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is now official, and Democrats in the Senate are pushing a new Social Security

17 November 2025

COLA Updates · Personal Finance · Retirement Planning · Senior Benefits · Social Security

Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

Social Security Checks Up to $5,108 Hit This Week (Nov. 11, 2025): Who Gets Paid Nov. 12, Shutdown Update, and the 2026 Schedule

Updated Nov. 11, 2025 Millions of retirees and disabled workers will see their November Social Security benefits arrive in the first wave this week—with payments worth up to $5,108 for those at the top end. Here’s who gets paid on

11 November 2025

Financial News · Government Benefits · Payment Schedules · Retirement Planning · Social Security

Social Security Surprise: No SSI Check on Nov. 1 – See Why Your Payment Arrives Early

November Payment Schedule: SSI vs. Regular Social Security The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays SSI (Supplemental Security Income) beneficiaries on the 1st of each month. In November 2025 the 1st is a holiday/weekend, so SSA moves the Nov. 1 payment to

31 October 2025

Government Benefits · Money Management · Personal Finance · Social Security · SSI Payments

Social Security, SSI and Veterans Benefits to Climb 2.8% in 2026 — Can It Keep Up?

In mid‑October 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 blog.ssa.gov. This means nearly all retired, disabled and survivor Social Security recipients will see their monthly checks rise by 2.8% next year. “Social

28 October 2025

Cost of Living · Retirement Planning · Social Security · SSI · Veterans Benefits

2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

With markets near record highs (S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting all-time peaks) and the 10‑year Treasury around 4.0% ts2.tech, retirees face a mixed picture: a modest benefit hike but also sharply rising expenses. Read on for the full breakdown. Official

26 October 2025

Cost of Living · Inflation · Personal Finance · Retirement Planning · Social Security

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