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Higher Energy Costs May Boost Social Security COLA Next Year

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A welcome downturn in energy prices last month has reversed in July.

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Has Customer Service Actually Improved at the Social Security Administration?

Metrics shared recently by the Social Security commissioner are promising, but some experts aren’t buying them.

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The Social Security Trustees Report Looks Gloomy. Don’t Let Clients Panic

There’s plenty to be concerned about in the 2026 report, but advocates believe reforms are coming.

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How TIPS Bridges Can Maximize Social Security Benefits

Though it can be tricky to model in financial planning software, using a TIPS ladder to delay Social Security is a powerful strategy.

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Is Late News, Bad News? What to Expect from Delayed Social Security Report

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The 2026 Social Security Trustees’ report may show the program becoming insolvent even sooner than expected.

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Clients’ Medicare Costs Set to Soar in 2026

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Out-of-pocket care expenses for a healthy couple are near $1 million, and federal policy proposals could soon make matters worse.

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