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Here's the average Social Security retired worker, survivor, and disability benefit check for 2026 -- how do you compare?

For between 80% and 90% of retirees, Social Security income is a necessity, in some capacity, to make ends meet. A history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on the way for Social Security's ...
The Hill

Social Security: Is there a third way out?

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...
WOSU Public Media

Columbus Social Security worker not being paid says creditors 'don't care' about government shutdown

Federal workers at the Social Security Office on the southwest side of Columbus are still coming to work despite not getting paid during the government shutdown. Workers from the location on ...
USA Today

Is Social Security going bankrupt? What you need to know.

If you say the words "Social Security" in a crowded room, you might get some interesting reactions. And some of those reactions may be rooted in fear. There are rumors flying that Social Security is ...