The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%, but most Americans say it's not enough. Medicare premiums alone are forecast to soar by a record dollar amount.

Social Security increases benefits almost annually. The inflation measure used to calculate increases is suboptimal. The bigger your benefit, the bigger your increase. Those approaching retirement may ...

After a delay that left millions of Americans waiting anxiously, the Social Security Administration has officially confirmed a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. While that might ...

The higher the Social Security benefit, the more money that you can collect every year when the COLA is announced.

Middle-class retirees are making tough budget cuts in 2025 just to stay afloat. Find out which expenses they’re slashing to stretch their savings.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Was Just Announced. Here's the Good and Bad News for Retirees. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8%. The annual COLA is determined using CPI-W ...

Everything from Social Security benefit checks to how much payroll tax select workers will owe is being adjusted next year.

A TSCL study from 2025 shows 73% of older Americans rely on Social Security for more than half their income. About 29% depend entirely on Social Security benefits to get by. On average, a senior lives ...