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New Social Security Map Splits Retirees Into Winners and Losers
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New Social Security Map Splits Retirees Into Winners and Losers — 10 Cities Where You Can Survive, 40 States Where You Can’t.

The latest Social Security map shows only 10 U.S. states where retirees can cover basic living expenses with federal benefits alone. In 40 states, rising property taxes, utilities, and insurance lead to annual deficits, intensifying national concerns about retirement affordability.

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Social Security Is Giving Couples Over $1000 More in 2026
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Social Security Is Giving Couples Over $1000 More in 2026 — Here’s Exactly How Much You’ll Get and When It Arrives.

The Social Security Administration’s 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will raise average married-couple benefits by about $88 per month, giving retirees more than $1,000 in additional annual income while highlighting long-term concerns about rising costs and system stability.

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The Government Just Unlocked a $5251 Monthly Social Security Check
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The Government Just Unlocked a $5251 Monthly Social Security Check — But You’ll Need to Hit These Exact Numbers to Qualify.

The Social Security Administration has outlined the income and age requirements needed to qualify for the projected Social Security $5251 monthly check in 2026. Only a small share of workers will meet the strict criteria tied to wage growth and delayed filing.

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Double Social Security Checks Are Coming in December
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Double Social Security Checks Are Coming in December — Here’s Who Gets the Bonus and the New Raise

Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see double Social Security checks in December 2025 due to scheduling adjustments by the Social Security Administration. The payments precede a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, reflecting inflation moderation and ensuring beneficiaries don’t lose purchasing power.

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New Bill Could Add $200 to Your Monthly Social Security
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New Bill Could Add $200 to Your Monthly Social Security — And It’s Picking Up Serious Momentum

The Social Security Bill 2025 proposes a temporary $200 monthly increase for millions of Americans on Social Security and veterans’ benefits. Supporters say it offers vital inflation relief, but critics warn of budget strains and the program’s long-term solvency challenges.

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AT&T Data Breach Payout
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AT&T Data Breach Payout — How to Check If You Qualify for Up to $7,500 and File Your Claim

AT&T data breach payout is the phrase on everyone’s mind because there are two distinct classes involved one for a March 2024 incident focused on identity data and one for a July 2024 incident focused on call-related records.

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Waiting Until 70 for Social Security
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Waiting Until 70 for Social Security? A Retirement Planner Warns It Could Backfire

Waiting Until 70 for Social Security can make sense if you’re healthy, expect longevity, and want to insure against living into your 80s and 90s with an inflation-adjusted income stream.

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Social Security Checks
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Two Social Security Checks in December? What to Expect and Who Actually Gets Them

When the first is a weekend or federal holiday, the next month’s SSI pays the prior business day—so January’s SSI arrives on December 31 this year. That’s why many SSI recipients see two deposits in December, even though the second belongs to January.

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Add $200 a Month to Social Security
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New Proposal Could Add $200 a Month to Social Security — Here’s What’s in the Bill

The idea is simple deliver immediate, predictable cash relief without changing how COLA is calculated, so retirees, SSDI recipients, and other beneficiaries can better handle essentials like groceries, utilities, and medical bills.

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Social Security Deposit
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November 19 Social Security Deposit — Who Qualifies for the Upcoming Payment

The November 19 Social Security deposit applies to beneficiaries on the post‑1997 schedule with birthdays from the 11th to the 20th, covering most retirees, SSDI claimants, and survivors receiving benefits on their own record or as dependents.

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