Moreno’s Social Security tax hike would hurt working families, businesses

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in proposing to eliminate the Social Security payroll tax cap. This would impose the 12.4 percent tax on all wages and self-employment income, on top of the graduated income tax. Today, the Social Security payroll tax applies only to the first $185,

Social Security 2100 Act: Everything to know about the bill that could give you a bigger increase with 2027 COLA  MARCA

Several new changes to the federal student loan system could create risks for borrowers who rely on Social Security benefits.

The September 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be sent to recipients in 30 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. The program supports people with limited income who are blind, age 65 or older, or have another qualifying disability. The amount beneficia