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November 2026 Social Security checks: the schedule and the "missing" SSI payment
Several outlets published November payment calendars. Some SSI recipients will see no payment dated in November, but the money hasn't been lost. It simply came early.
The Possible 22% Social Security Cut in 2032, Explained
Recent coverage says retirees could face an automatic benefit cut of about 22% starting in 2032 if Congress doesn't act. Here's how that cut would come about and what is at stake.
Gen X and Retirement: Why Outlets Disagree on How Ready They Are
Recent coverage says many Gen Xers doubt they'll retire comfortably. One outlet points to low savings, and another points to inheritances. Here's what the headlines say and the background that helps make sense of them.
Social Security and SSI in November: How the Payment Schedule Works
Several outlets report on November's Social Security schedule, and some say SSI recipients won't get a payment in November. Here's why that happens and how the calendar works.
Social Security's Funding Gap Becomes a Midterm Election Issue
Outlets report that Social Security's money troubles are coming up in midterm races, and that headlines are warning of an across-the-board benefit cut in the early 2030s. Here's what that means.
How Much Do You Need to Retire? New Research Looks at Costs County by County
News outlets from Colorado to North Carolina are covering research that estimates the savings retirees need in different counties. Here's what the coverage says and how to make sense of a "retirement number."
Why Some Social Security and SSI Recipients May Get Two Payments This Week
November's Supplemental Security Income payment is going out early, so some people may see two deposits in late October. It's an early payment, not extra money.
AARP Warning Puts Focus on 401(k) and Roth Moves: What to Know
AARP is warning Americans about 401(k) and Roth IRA changes. Other coverage looks at how taxes work on Roth conversions and why rolling over a 401(k) isn't always the right move.
AI or a Human Adviser? How Wealth Management Is Splitting the Work
Recent coverage suggests AI is taking over research and routine tasks in wealth management, while people still want a human to help make the final call.
Social Security's 2027 Raise: What It Is and Why It May Feel Smaller
Coverage says the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is one of the largest in decades. Writers also point to reasons it may not go as far as retirees hope.
Social Security's 2027 Raise: How the COLA Works and Why People Disagree About It
Several outlets are covering the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment. Some explain the math for retirees, and others ask whether the raise is too small or too big.
Social Security says it corrected about 15% of its number records: what that means
The agency says it fixed tens of millions of files in its Social Security number database. Here's what the cleanup involves and what is still unclear for people who get benefits.