When September's CPI-W data becomes available in October, the SSA will compare the third-quarter average to the same period a ...

Not even a potentially history-making moment will be enough to prevent retirees from getting the short end of the stick, yet ...

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security to pay their bills in retirement. Granted, some ...

Social Security retirees are going to get a raise in 2026, which is good news since many seniors rely on their benefits to ...

There's Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well. This is a monthly benefit for the blind, disabled, and low-income ...

The reality is that while inflation has been ticking upward these past few months, we don't know whether this trend will ...

As summer winds down, retirees and Social Security recipients shift their focus toward 2026—especially the upcoming ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.

New COLA estimates can give retirees a glimpse of what they might expect in 2026. New tax benefits could offer additional ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

RI Social Security recipients could get a 2.7% raise in 2026. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating most of the COLA.