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Financial experts recommend budgeting, automation, and emergency funds as top ways to save more in 2026
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (266+ words) Financial experts are sharing proven strategies for saving money in 2026, emphasizing automation, emergency fund building, and locking in today's higher savings rates before they decline. As Americans face economic uncertainty, financial counselors and wealth advisors are offering actionable steps to…...
Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to establish commission addressing Social Security's projected 2032 trust fund depletion
12+ hour, 50+ min ago (747+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Inflation surge pushes 2027 Social Security raise estimates higher, with forecasts ranging from 3. 8% to 4. 7%
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (247+ words) The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 could range from 3. 8% to 4. 7%, according to new estimates released as inflation climbed to its highest level in three years, with the Senior Citizens League forecasting 3. 8% and independent analyst Mary Johnson projecting as much as…...
Trustees report shows Social Security's retirement fund could run out by late 2032, forcing automatic benefit reductions
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (731+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
New trustees report warns Social Security's retirement fund will run dry in 2032, forcing automatic 24% cuts to monthly benefits for 63 million Americans unless Congress acts
2+ day, 35+ min ago (718+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
The Social Security retirement trust fund is now expected to be depleted by late 2032, three months sooner than previously projected, according to the agency's annual trustees report.
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (546+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
New trustees report shows Social Security's retirement fund could be depleted by late 2032, forcing a 22% benefit cut for retirees unless Congress acts.
3+ day, 36+ min ago (811+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Trustees report: Social Security retirement fund faces depletion in 2032, benefits cut to 78%
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (522+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Social Security's retirement trust fund will run out of money by late 2032, forcing automatic benefit cuts to 78% unless Congress acts, new trustees report shows
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (661+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Trust funds supporting 70 million beneficiaries face depletion in 2034 unless Congress acts, annual trustees report shows
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (571+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...