The 2026 COLA bump may be 2.8% nationwide, but the impact varies widely depending on where retirees live, their earnings ...

This year, the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) was delayed a bit longer than usual, but it finally confirmed what was ...

Retirees in these five states collect above-average Social Security benefits, so their raises will be bigger in 2026.

As Social Security's looming funding shortfall continues to get closer, a new proposal could potentially extend the program's solvency and prevent cuts in 2032.

Millions of retirees are set to see their first 2026 COLA increase with a check due to arrive at the end of December. Here's why the payment is coming early.

Though a history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) would typically be something to celebrate, this is unlikely to be ...

While a sizable COLA is often welcomed by retirees, it usually ends up being a double-edged sword. Inflation going up means the cost of living is likely to go up as well, and retirees should assume ...

Seniors will get a 2.8% raise in their monthly Social Security check in 2026, likely disappointing most Americans, including the approximately 6 million Californians who get benefits, according to a ...

Almost a year ago, I wrote a CounterPunch article on how the social security cost of living increase was eroded by higher charges for Medicare coverage.

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially ...

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for ...