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Democrats’ mandate: Make billionaires pay their fair share into Social Security

Following their success in the 2026 midterms, Democrats are being urged to pass the Social Security Expansion Act to eliminate funding shortfalls and require the wealthy to pay their fair share.

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10 steps that determine how your Social Security benefit is calculated

A step-by-step guide to how Social Security benefits are calculated, from work credits and your 35 highest-earning years to bend points, claiming age and inflation adjustments

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Social Security taxable maximum: 7 things to know about the $176,100 wage cap

The Social Security taxable maximum caps the 12.4% payroll tax at $176,100 of 2025 wages, and these 7 points explain how it works and why raising it keeps resurfacing

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6 facts about the Social Security trust fund and what depletion means

Social Security running out refers to the projected depletion of trust fund reserves, not the program ending — six facts explain what that means for your benefits

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Social Security benefits at risk in 2032: Will 35 new Senators prevent a 22% cut?

Social Security benefit cuts 2032: Social Security faces a potential 22% benefit cut in 2032 as its retirement trust fund is projected to run out of reserves. Thirty-five newly elected senators will have to confront the funding...

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Times of IndiaCenter
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Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?

Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 from $184,500, meaning another $7,800 of wages will be taxed. Workers earning above the new limit...

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Social Security tax cap history: 10 milestones from $3,000 in 1937 to $184,500 in 2026

Social Security tax cap history in 10 milestones, from a $3,000 wage base in 1937 to the $184,500 limit the SSA announced for 2026

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2027 COLA: 10 facts on SSI, Social Security and notices from the SSA release

The 2027 Social Security COLA is 3.6%, adding $75 a month to the average retirement check, and these 10 details explain who gets it, when and how notices arrive

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How a 2032 Social Security shortfall could land in 14 states and D.C.

Social Security cuts by state could reach $556 a month under CRFB projections, and these 14 states and D.C. show how unevenly a 2032 shortfall would land

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The New York TimesLeftThe HillCenterNewsweekCenterIbtimesCenterNewsCenterRedditLeans left
Truth score 70
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The New York TimesLeft

Social Security Email Praising Trump May Violate Anticorruption Law, Experts Say

A message sent days before the midterms could violate the Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by federal employees. Emails sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that praised...

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Truth score: 70 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -14Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Hindustan TimesCenterQuartzLeans leftTimes of IndiaCenterWashington ExaminerRightWSNS-TVNot rated
Truth score 72
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Hindustan TimesCenter

Social Security payments on November 10: Who qualifies, maximum 2026 benefit and 3.6% increase in 2027 explained

Millions will receive Social Security payments on November 10. The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in three days. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre, 1...

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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -22Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Hindustan TimesCenterQuartzLeans leftWashington ExaminerRight
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Hindustan TimesCenter

Social Security payments November 3: Eligible retirees could get up to $5,181 under 2026 benefit rules

Social Security payments arrive November 3, with eligible retirees able to receive up to $5,181. The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in nine days. Covered by 3 outlets:...

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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Business InsiderCenterQuartzLeans left
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Millions may lose Social Security benefits in 2032. The new Senate will have to confront that.

More than a third of the incoming Senate will be responsible for reforming Social Security — or letting its funding run out.

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  • Quartz How a $2,000 Social Security benefit changes from age 62 to 70

    How much Social Security increases each year you wait depends on your full retirement age, early-claiming cuts and 8% delayed credits, shown here age by age from 62 to 70

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Truth score: 56 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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From the 1935 act to Medicare: 10 milestones in the history of Social Security

Trace the history of Social Security through 10 turning points, from Roosevelt's 1935 law and the first checks to Medicare, the 1983 reforms and today's trust fund outlook

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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Times of IndiaCenterWashington TimesRight
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Social security projected benefit cuts 2032: Millions of Americans may miss out 22 per cent of total retirement income. Check SSA-CoLA calculations

Social security projected benefit cuts 2032: At that time the ​fund's projected income will be sufficient to ⁠pay just 78 per cent ‌of scheduled benefits, indicating beneficiaries will see a ​22 per cent ​cut in monthly Social Security...

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Who gets Social Security tomorrow, November 3? Is your payment COLA-adjusted, and how much will beneficiaries receive in November?

Social Security payments begin November 3 for beneficiaries who started collecting before May 1997. Other recipients will receive benefits on November 10, 18 or 25, depending on their birthdays. Veterans Day shifts the first...

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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot

With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.

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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Shifting income patterns cut 25 years from Social Security's projected lifespan, AARP says

The share of GDP subject to payroll tax fell to 34% in 2025 from 41% in 1984, a $10.8 trillion revenue gap through 2034, AARP says

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What the U.S. government spends money on, from Social Security to interest

See where federal tax dollars go, from Social Security and Medicare to defense and interest on the debt, in 10 major areas of the U.S. budget

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Times of IndiaCenter
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Social Security tax by state in 2026: Which 8 states tax retirement benefits, where can retirees keep more of their benefits, and how much could you owe the IRS?

Social Security benefits are not tax-free for every retiree in 2026. Just over half of beneficiaries are expected to pay federal income tax on their benefits, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Eight states also tax Social...

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Social Security benefits cut: One move can prevent beneficiaries losing out 22 per cent, here are details

US lawmakers will need to ensure that Social Security benefits and the annual cost-of-living adjustment (CoLA) should not be curtailed.

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Washington ExaminerRight
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Social Security’s dirty secret: You weren’t supposed to live long enough to collect it

All highly developed nations and even most underdeveloped nations grant state pensions — what we call Social Security — to their senior citizens. The first time a fixed finish line at a certain age was established for such a stipend...

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December Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 24 days

The December 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 24 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are...

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December Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 27 days

The December 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 27 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are...

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Colorado to Vermont: the 8 states that still tax Social Security benefits

Eight states tax Social Security benefits in 2026, each with its own rules on who pays, plus how federal taxation works and how West Virginia left the list

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Democrat Says Social Security Could Get 'Cut to Ribbons' if GOP Wins

Murray's warning comes as Democrats seek to make Social Security a major dividing line in the midterm elections.

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Social Security Disability Backlog Grew by 58,000 in Months Before Its Pro-Trump 'Best Performance' Email

Social Security disability backlog explained: three government updates set against Commissioner Frank Bisignano's message to account holders.

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Times of IndiaCenter
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How much will your Medicare premium rise in 2027 and how much of your Social Security raise will you actually keep?

The standard Medicare Part B premium may go up by $6.60 a month next year. That is far smaller than the jump in 2026. Still, for people living on Social Security, even a small rise matters, because the premium usually comes out of the...

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A $2,000 Social Security Benefit Could Count as $2,500 in Mortgage Income Under Fannie Mae Rules

Fannie Mae rules may allow lenders to increase verified nontaxable Social Security income when assessing a mortgage application, but the adjustment does not raise the borrower's actual payments.

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December Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 31 days

The December 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 31 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. If the first day falls on a weekend or federal holiday,...

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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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