Many Social Security recipients are holding out hope for the new year, though, and banking on a larger COLA for 2026. So far, ...

A federal staffing freeze affecting inflation tracking may cast doubt on the accuracy of next year’s Social Security COLA adjustment.

As the official announcement date approaches, initial projections suggest a higher Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for ...

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

If you’ve been seeing the Federal Reserve a lot in the news lately, there’s a reason for that. The Fed met this week to ...

The trouble began in 2021, when Americans found themselves flush with cash from stimulus policies at a time when supply ...

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

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

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits will continue to see slightly higher monthly payments in August ...

Followers of MOAA’s COLA Watch are tracking a rising inflation trend line, but one that’s likely to end up at or near the ...

Some lawmakers have called for the CPI-E to be used to determine the annual COLA for Social Security payments, but would it ...

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