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What’s New With Social Security?
Eight Topics to Watch in 2026

📅 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 12:00 PM Central
📍 Zoom
⏱ 30-minute presentation, followed by live Q&A

You have questions:

• How will the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment affect my benefit in 2026?
• How much can I earn before benefits will be withheld?
• What will my Medicare premium be?
• What’s happening with the Social Security Trust Fund?

In just 30 minutes, we’ll cover:

1. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment
2. 2026 earnings test
3. Social Security taxes (payroll taxes and income taxes on benefits)
4. 2026 Medicare premiums
5. 2026 Medicare dates to watch
6. Status of the Social Security trust fund and reform proposals
7. Update on Social Security claiming strategies
8. Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset Repealed

You need to know:

• How this year’s automatic adjustments affect your financial plans
• How to reduce or avoid taxes on your Social Security benefits
• How to manage your income to avoid high Medicare premiums
• The latest rules affecting Social Security claiming strategies

Plus Live Q&A to Follow!

For informational and educational purposes only.

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Host: Eric J. Blake, CFP®

Blake Wealth Management

Founder and Lead Financial Planner

The Simply Retirement Podcast