Why 2026 Social Security Check May Feel Smaller Than Anticipated

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.
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IRS Under Bisignano: Is More Aggressive Offshore Enforcement Coming?

Explore how IRS CEO Frank Bisignano's 2026 leadership changes could mean tougher offshore tax enforcement for expatriates, dual nationals, and crypto holders.

Major US shipping platform left customer data wide open to hackers

Hackers are targeting global shipping technology to steal cargo worth millions. New cybersecurity threats expose supply chain ...

Raj to retire seven of its oldest thermal power plants by 2029-30

Rajasthan to retire seven thermal power plants by 2029-30 due to expired environmental clearance, raising concerns over job losses for contractual workers.

DWP bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after February 27

The Department for Work and Pensions will roll out bank account checks on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after a ...

Retirees on Social Security Just Got Some Good News From Uncle Sam

According to the BLS, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 was 2.7%. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage ...

Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected

Now the good news is that Social Security benefit payments can never decrease from one year to the next due to Medicare ...