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

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

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

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

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

The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...

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

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be inaccurate due to the federal hiring freeze instituted by President Trump.

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

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

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

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 ...