How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026
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.
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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.
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.
Between May 2009 and August 2022, the woman collected more than $100,000 in benefits she did not qualify for.
The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will continue issuing checks as needed.
More than three-quarters of Americans fear Social Security won't provide enough to live on when they retire, AARP study finds.
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, experts say.
In recent weeks, Social Security has been plagued by problems related to technology, system errors, and even the marking of living people as dead.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
The policy could lead to hardship for some elderly Americans, Social Security advocates say. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
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.
Medicare's Part B monthly premium is outpacing both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The fire broke out along Apple Street shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
Boaz is checking out Leona's Ice Cream.
Did you know it's National Mocktail Week? Daisy Jade introduces us to Madame Mocktail.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is in full swing. We're getting a taste of what's on the menu at Hofbräuhaus.
It's time to play What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
We're learning more about sound baths.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Kasperowicz was a star player at North Hills in the early 1990s and coached Mars to the playoffs the past four seasons.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
Mike Tomlin thanked Steelers fans and reflected on his time as coach of the team after stepping down from his job on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Firefighters were called just after 2 a.m. Wednesday when the home along Apple Street in the city's Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood went up in flames.
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A new business combines a play space for kids with a cafe for parents. Barry Pintar has more.
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Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
