6 Ways Social Security Will Change Forever in 2026

Since the first retired-worker benefit check was mailed in January 1940, Social Security has been providing a financial foundation for those who may no longer be able to do so for themselves. Today, more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries (retired workers, workers with disabilities, and survivor beneficiaries) receive a monthly payout from America's leading social program.However, Social Security isn't static. As multiple economic variables shift, so do the payouts, tax levels, and income thresholds associated with this program.With the Social Security Administration (SSA) releasing its 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) Fact Sheet on Friday, Oct. 24, we now know the six ways Social Security will change forever in 2026.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool