See how the Social Security Administration's 2.8% COLA increase is calculated, what it adds to your check, and whether rising ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will not be a windfall for the millions of beneficiaries who rely on the program's monthly checks.

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

Even as the government looks to reopen and get the Social Security Administration back to full strength, there is still a ...

While the release was pushed back due to the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration (SSA) this morning announced a modest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. So ...

Tax aside, the wage base limit is also important to track for individuals looking to receive the maximum monthly Social ...

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...

Social Security's annual COLA calculations are under scrutiny from advocacy groups, with some calling for different metrics to be used to boost or reduce the inflation adjustments.

Social Security has long been the cornerstone of retirees’ income plans. The annual adjustments are critical for helping people maintain their purchasing power in retirement. However, it’s during ...

“Seniors, and The Senior Citizens League, call on Congress to take immediate action to strengthen COLAs to ensure Americans ...