Nearly 75 million Americans receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits will see their monthly checks increase by 2.8 per cent effective December 2025 (payable in January 2026), the agency ...

Americans receiving Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits will see their monthly checks increase to fit COLA.

The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, impacting nearly 71 million beneficiaries. This adjustment aims to counteract inflation and maintain ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

New York state residents are receiving one-time inflation refund checks of up to $400. Are you among them? Check your eligibility—and mailbox—now.

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of ...

The higher the Social Security benefit, the more money that you can collect every year when the COLA is announced.

The 2026 COLA raises Social Security by 2.8%, but many retirees say it falls short. See why Medicare, inflation, and deeper ...

In 2026, the new maximum Social Security benefit will increase to $5,251, up from $5,108. That's a $143 monthly increase ...

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

In early October of every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its much-anticipated report on changes (usually increases) to the Consumer Price Index ...

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 ...