3 Social Security Changes Coming in 2026 May Surprise Retirees
Social Security is an indispensable financial safety net for most retired workers because the program offers guaranteed income for life. That means the purchasing power of benefits will theoretically remain constant even as other investment accounts such as IRAs and 401(k) plans are depleted.Yet many Americans don't understand basic aspects of the program, and knowledge gaps make financial planning difficult. For instance, while Social Security undergoes similar changes every year, recent surveys from T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest changes coming in 2026 will surprise many Americans.Read on to learn more.Continue reading
Social Security is an indispensable financial safety net for most retired workers because the program offers guaranteed income for life. That means the purchasing power of benefits will theoretically remain constant even as other investment accounts such as IRAs and 401(k) plans are depleted.
Yet many Americans don't understand basic aspects of the program, and knowledge gaps make financial planning difficult. For instance, while Social Security undergoes similar changes every year, recent surveys from T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest changes coming in 2026 will surprise many Americans.
Read on to learn more.
