Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
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The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, experts say.
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
The Trump administration last month started garnishing paychecks and Social Security benefits to collect defaulted loans.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Elon Musk's control of a federal payment system is raising concerns about funding for programs like Social Security and the safety of personal data.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
The Social Security Fairness Act is expected to be signed Monday, according to advocates for police and firefighters.
Social Security's full retirement age reflects the point at which people can claim their full benefits. It's going up in 2025.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
Social Security benefits are given a cost-of-living adjustment each year. The 2025 COLA increase is the smallest since 2021.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
On Saturday night, family and friends are stepped up, raising money to help the two oldest children as they recover.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to restore the Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara's coastline.
On Saturday night, family and friends are stepped up, raising money to help the two oldest children as they recover.
This week's mid-air crash between two Air Force jets that killed six flight crew members over Iraq is hitting close to home in Northern California.
Stockton police on Friday said they were investigating "suspicious elements" in the death of an elderly woman.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.
The Sacramento Police Department said officers shot a suspect near an elementary school in the Northgate area on Tuesday evening after responding to reports of a person armed with a knife.
While the infant was being taken to an area hospital, officials said the child's pulse returned and they began breathing on their own.
It's a busy afternoon at the Taylor Morrison Willdhawk community worksite in Sacramento. Before the nail-guns and hammers go to work, Stephanie Martinez ensures safety comes first.
U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan's presumed death in Iran adds to the long list of California Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf.
Getting a gallon of gas for under $3? In California, it's possible if you choose the right pump.
Drivers across California are feeling the impact of soaring gas prices in what feels like overnight.
An 8-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital after plunging 30 feet from a chair lift at the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort over the weekend, authorities said.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said the federal government is requiring approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial truck drivers statewide to have their licenses revoked, effective immediately.
Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.
After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.
The San Francisco 49ers made official on Thursday one of the top free-agent acquisitions in the NFL this offseason, announcing Mike Evans was signed to a three-year deal.
LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109 on Wednesday night.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr did not name specific networks, but his post included a reference to a Saturday morning Truth Social post from the president.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Faith Christian beats Palisades.
On Saturday night, family and friends are stepped up, raising money to help the two oldest children as they recover.
A juvenile who was hit by a vehicle is in critical condition but is stable after a collision on Sunset Boulevard in Rocklin.
Conor McGill reports.
This week's mid-air crash between two Air Force jets that killed six flight crew members over Iraq is hitting close to home in Northern California.