Social Security benefit cuts risk: What will happen to your benefits and who may see a $500 cut?

Social Security benefit cuts risk: What will happen to your benefits and who may see a $500 cut?  MARCA

The Social Security Administration said in a statement that the fund can dole out only 78% of total scheduled benefits.

The watchdog estimates more than 1.1 million underpayments have not been rectified.

Social Security payments are going out this week. Check September 2026 payment dates, SSI checks, benefit amounts and the latest 2027 COLA estimates.

Martha Shedden says panic over the program's finances is pushing clients into early claiming decisions they'll regret. She also says: don't blame Boomers.

'Room for Hope' (4/6). At the foot of social housing buildings, community canteens and solidarity grocery stores are experimenting with a food security program modeled after France's Sécurité sociale, an innovation that many elected officials want to put at the center of the campaign for the 2027 presidential election.

'Room for Hope' (4/6). At the foot of social housing buildings, community canteens and solidarity grocery stores are experimenting with a food security program modeled after France's Sécurité sociale, an innovation that many elected officials want to put at the center of the campaign for the 2027 presidential election.

The boost would be in addition to any yearly cost of living adjustment, according to the bill.