1. How much is the average Social Security check for California retirees in 2025?  MARCA
  2. Social Security experts urge recipients to do these 5 things before Dec. 31  Cleveland.com
  3. Social Security is changing in 2026. Here’s what retirees need to know.  Business Insider
  4. 77% of Older Americans Say the 2026 Social Security COLA Is Not Enough—Here’s What You Can Do About It  Investopedia
  5. A New Social Security Garnishment May Be on the Table in 2026 — and There Are 2 Legal Ways Most Retirees Can Avoid It  AOL.com