Social Security's Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Would Be the 6th-Largest Raise in 35 Years -- but This Isn't the Full Story

Larger-than-normal Social Security raises come with advantages and potentially steep drawbacks.

Social Security checks are projected to be cut by $540 a month in just six years

Social Security’s future may be even more dire than expected as time is running out to shore up the program’s finances.
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2027 COLA Watch: Zeroing in on the Final Number

The 2027 Social Security COLA is almost here. Will it hit 3.5% or higher? Here's what September's inflation numbers could ...

10 states that will be hit the hardest if Social Security benefits are slashed

While the cuts could be devastating to retirees and other beneficiaries, some states would be hit particularly hard.

No more full Social Security COLA for millions of US seniors? New proposal reveals possible key to stabilize program. But here's who gets hurt

The crucial federal program faces an urgent solvency crisis.