A potentially history-making COLA is on track to be dwarfed by a rapidly climbing expense for select retirees.

As millions of retirees across the United States prepare for their financial future, one key date is drawing attention: ...

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

Social Security COLAs are based on third-quarter changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical ...

How COLA may impact Social Security income next year, and why Medicare premiums will take a big bite out of 2026 ...

The Senior Citizen League estimates Social Security benefits will receive a 2.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.

Social Security, one of the cornerstones of retirement planning for millions of Americans, is undergoing some of the most ...

The Social Security COLA announcement arrives around October 15. Here’s why retirees should mark their calendars.

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

Most retirees depend on Social Security for at least a good portion of their monthly income. That’s why it is so essential ...

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

Inflation is a factor that cannot be avoided or controlled, but it can be anticipated. From COLAs to IRA contribution limits, ...