Why the Social Security crisis may leave American retirees worse off than in developing nations

American retirees face a concerning future. Their Social Security benefits may soon fall behind those in many other nations.

2026 Social Security COLA Finalized -- Retirees Face Major Financial Hit

The 2026 Social Security COLA is finalized and retirees will start getting their checks this month -- but unfortunately, they ...

The Social Security crisis could leave US retirees worse off than those in poorer countries

That was one rogue thought when I got the shocking news that, within a decade, the average Social Security beneficiary in the ...
The CPA Journal

The Windfall Elimination Program Repeal

On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-273), to repeal ...
El Adelantado de Segovia

Goodbye to old Social Security checks in the United States—starting in January, some retirees will be able to collect up to $5,430 per month

As the year ends and a new one begins, this often means changes in government. For example, according to official information, starting in 2026, millions of ...

I’m 66 and newly retired. My wife will lose access to my $60K pension if I pass away before her. How do we plan ahead for this possibility?

The more prudent move is always to plan for the worst-case scenario” (1). On that note, consider Don, a 66-year-old recent ...
MarketWatch

Will I have to pay taxes on my $4,700 military pension and Social Security benefit?

I have written to you before and you were able to provide clarification regarding ex-spouse benefits. I now have two additional questions. I understand that once I decide which month I would like my ...

I’m 66 and retired. My wife will lose my $60K pension if I pass away first. How do we plan ahead for this possibility?

The more prudent move is always to plan for the worst-case scenario” (1). On that note, consider Don, a 66-year-old recent ...